FxWirePro: ECB monetary policy preview

Sep 13, 2018 09:03 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Today European Central Bank (ECB) is to provide further guidance in policy meet. Result to be announced at 11:45 GMT, followed by a press conference at 12:30 GMT. The meeting is to be held at the ECB headquarter in...

FxWirePro: GBP/NZD options trading perspectives ahead of BoE – Long ATM straddles for major trend and Credit Call Spread for minor trend

Sep 13, 2018 07:14 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

In this write-up, we emphasize on two currencies ahead of monetary policy from their central banks. GBPNZDFX markets are likely to sense huge turbulence, and accordingly, we advocate below speculative options strategies...

SNB likely to maintain target range for 3-month Libor at -1.25 pct to -0.25 pct until end of 2019, says Commerzbank

Sep 12, 2018 08:31 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is expected to maintain its target range for the 3-month Libor at -1.25 percent to -0.25 percent and the interest rate on demand deposits at -0.75 percent until the end of 2019, according to...

FxWirePro: A Run Through on GBP/JPY Technical, Macro and OTC Outlook – Put Reverse Spreads as Ideal Hedging Vehicles

Sep 11, 2018 08:32 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

GBPJPY has consistently been dipping from the recent peaks of 147.148 levels, but in recent past, showed minor gains to the current 145.568 levels while articulating. Weve explicitly highlighted further bearish potential...

Snippets of Scandinavian FX Radar on Swedish Polls and Norges Hiking Hopes

Sep 10, 2018 11:13 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

Swedish Krona rebounded slightly, Norwegian Krone weakened further last week. Risk sentiment remains key. As Norges Bank hikes next week, fundamentals will gradually become more significant.
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Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Sep 10, 2018 09:24 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

In terms of volatility risks, this week is heavy, and there are some scheduled events and data that readers need to keep a tab on. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Federal Reserve will...

FxWirePro: UK Geopolitical, BoE MPC Meeting and Sterling’s Hedging Perspectives

Sep 10, 2018 08:40 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The major event in this weeks UK economic calendar is the BoEs MPC meetingthat is scheduled on this Thursday. Whilethe political and economic backdrop remains momentarily constructive of sterlings underperformance....