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Amid highly volatile economic environment, shielding currency exposure has become too risky than before. In this series we provide an intelligent insights and analysis on actionable FX derivative strategies that serve different levels of risk appetites and returns.

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/USD highest OTC activities among G10 - deploy PRBS to hedge, shorts on IVs and longs on sizeable OI at 0.7120

Feb 25, 2016 08:30 am UTC| Technicals

Please have a look on AUDUSDs option market pin risk report, the contracts of strikes around 0.7120 are highly liquid, it shows in OTC FX options market, large number of options expiring in the next 5 days. Redstrikes...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Deploy 3 way straddle vs call as AUD/NZD stable IVs, PRBS for reduced hedging cost of downside risks

Feb 25, 2016 06:38 am UTC| Technicals

Implied volatilities for ATM contract of AUDNZD with 50% delta and 1M tenor are trading just shy below 10%, volatility smiles most frequently show that traders are willing to pay higher implied volatility prices as the...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/NZD to slip back to supports at 1.0570 to bounce back at trendline resistance of 1.0871

Feb 25, 2016 05:58 am UTC| Technicals

Aussie dollar against Kiwi dollar seems losing momentum in recent gains, for now the pair looks like taking a continuation of 1st half of Februarys losing streak upto the bottoms of 1.0570 that is where it has tested...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

Swedish CPI keeps Riksbank's unlikely aggressive easing - Why to hedge EUR/SEK ahead of ECB meeting in March?

Feb 24, 2016 09:58 am UTC| Commentary

Inflation focus and central banks policy stance has unwound all the appreciation of EURSEK following last weeks larger-than-expected Riksbanks benchmark repo rate cut by 15 bps to -0.5% on February 11th 2016, as inflation...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/JPY forms triple top, takes neckline support - speculate via one touch binary but stay short for delivery

Feb 24, 2016 08:15 am UTC| Technicals

After the breach of support 81.300, the formation of triple top has been confirmed and we think the pair has gone more fragile to evidence more dips upto next strong supports at around 79.645 and may even retest all time...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Don't rush to buy USD/JPY, instead buy delta risk reversals and stay hedged via Call Xmas tree or doubling puts

Feb 24, 2016 07:36 am UTC| Technicals

From the nutshell showing delta risk reversal of ATM contracts, it is understood that the ATM puts have been on high demand since hedging activity for downside risks piling up (this is justifiable with the mounting selling...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: USD/JPY 1M IVs highest among G7, spot FX dipping deep as US consumer confidence shrinks away to market havoc

Feb 24, 2016 06:25 am UTC| Technicals

It seems that consumers in U.S. are extremely freighted as the decline in the Conference Board measure of confidence to 92.2 in February from previous 97.8 implies that the financial market havoc prior in the month is...

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Economy

Tokyo's Core Inflation Hits BOJ's 2% Target, Boosting Rate Hike Expectations for 2024

Core inflation in Tokyo met the Bank of Japans 2% target for September, marking significant progress toward the central banks inflation goal. Analysts predict that the robust reading may lead to another interest rate hike...

Argentina’s Poverty Rate Surges Past 50% as Milei’s Austerity Measures Deepen Economic Struggles

Argentinas poverty rate has surged to 52.9%, its highest level since the 2001 crisis. President Javier Mileis austerity measures aimed at reducing inflation have severely impacted households, with inflation still near 237%...

Amazon Surpasses $1.8 Billion Ad Commitment Goal for 2024 Streaming Services

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has surpassed its target of securing $1.8 billion in ad-spending commitments for its video-streaming services for the upcoming year, according to a report from The Information, citing a source familiar...

Global Stocks Hit Record Highs as Oil Slips Amid Saudi Plans

Global stock markets surged to new highs on Thursday, propelled by chipmaker Micron Technologys upbeat forecast. The SP 500 and Europes STOXX 600 closed at all-time highs, while the MSCI global index set an intraday...

Fitch Warns Brazil's Economy Outpaces Fiscal Improvements

Despite Brazils strong economic performance, Fitch Ratings cautioned on Thursday that it has not translated into improved public finances. The agency anticipates challenges in 2025 and forecasts a steeper rise in the...

Politics

How Has Donald Trump Impacted the U.S. Judicial System?

Donald Trumps presidency left a profound and lasting impact on the U.S. judicial system. Over his four years in office, Trump appointed more than 200 federal judges and transformed the ideological makeup of the Supreme...

How Donald Trump's Policies on Trade, Immigration, and Taxes Differ from Previous Administrations?

Donald Trumps presidency introduced sweeping changes to U.S. policy in several critical areas, including trade, immigration, and taxes. His America First agenda set his administration apart from those of his predecessors,...

How Has Donald Trump Affected U.S. Foreign Policy?

During his tenure as the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump drastically altered the countrys foreign policy approach, leaving a legacy defined by a focus on nationalism, bilateral agreements, and a departure...

What Are Donald Trump’s Key Achievements and Failures as President?

Donald Trumps presidency, from 2017 to 2021, was one of the most polarizing and controversial in modern American history. As the 45th president, Trumps time in office was marked by significant achievements in economic...

Eddie Griffin Invites Donald Trump on Show, Snubs Kamala Harris in Fiery Remarks

Hollywood comedian and actor Eddie Griffin has sparked controversy after extending an invitation to former President Donald Trump to appear on his show, while simultaneously dismissing any possibility of speaking with Vice...

Science

SpaceX Nears 4 Million Starlink Customers and Invests $3 Billion in Texas Starship Development

SpaceX is on the verge of hitting four million Starlink customers, according to President Gwynne Shotwell. The company has invested $3 billion into Starship facilities in Texas, emphasizing the significance of Starship for...

SpaceX Criticizes FAA Over Licensing Delays and 'Inaccurate' Testimony in Congressional Hearing

SpaceX has called out the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for making incorrect and concerning claims during a congressional hearing. The tension centers around SpaceXs licensing challenges for Starship missions and...

Hawaiian Airlines Rolls Out Free Starlink Internet on Airbus A330 and A321neo Fleet

Hawaiian Airlines has partnered with SpaceXs Starlink to provide free high-speed internet on its Airbus A330 and A321neo fleet. The airline plans to expand the service to its Boeing 787 aircraft, enhancing in-flight...

T-Mobile CEO Predicts Starlink Cellular Beta Launch by Late 2024 or Early 2025

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert anticipates the Starlink Cellular beta, also known as Starlink Direct-to-Cell, could launch between late 2024 and early 2025. The initial beta will offer text services, with voice, data, and IoT...

SpaceX Recovers Super Heavy Booster, Prepares for Tower Catch in Upcoming Starship Flight 5

SpaceX has successfully recovered the Super Heavy booster from Starship Flight 4, marking the first retrieval of the rocket post-launch. The company is now preparing for Starship Flight 5, where it will attempt a milestone...

Technology

Intel and US to Finalize $8.5 Billion in Chip Funding by Year-End, Report Says

Intel and the U.S. government are nearing a deal to finalize $8.5 billion in funding to boost domestic semiconductor production. The Financial Times reported that the agreement, which includes grants and financing, is...

Super Micro Computer Under DOJ Investigation Following Hindenburg Allegations, Filing Delays Worry Investors

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is reportedly under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice following serious allegations from Hindenburg Research. The company, a major NVIDIA customer, delayed its annual report,...

Grayscale Spotlights 20 Cryptos Poised for Massive Gains—Is Your Portfolio Ready?

Grayscale Research has spotlighted 20 digital assets expected to outperform in the fourth quarter, emphasizing factors like probable catalysts and technological advancements that may drive their success. Grayscale...

US Hits Russia Crypto Exchanges, Revealing $720M in Ransomware Dirty Money

US authorities have sanctioned two Russian cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovering a staggering $720 million in laundered funds from ransomware operations. The crackdown shines a light on the role of Russia-based platforms in...

Can Coinbase’s Hamster Kombat Futures Listing Spark a Comeback After HMSTR’s 43% Price Crash?

Coinbase will introduce Hamster Kombat perpetual futures on September 26, raising speculation on whether this could spark a much-needed price recovery after a 43% plunge to $0.007094. Coinbase, a cryptocurrency...