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FxWirePro: Bid adieu from RBNZ’s Wheeler, OCR unlikely to change; Yellen hints faded risk aversion – Uphold ATM longs in NZD/USD CPS capitalizing on IV skews

Sep 27, 2017 05:55 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

RBNZ is due to release its monetary policy statement tomorrow, wherein it announces OCR rates which is likely to remain on hold. This is going to be the last monetary policy proclamation for the governor, Wheeler in this...

FxWirePro: Final OCR decision from departing RBNZ chief, NZD appears edgy – RV options trades ahead of Kiwis and Aussie central banks

Sep 26, 2017 13:10 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

FxWirePro: Luring Vega longs in AUD/USD as IV skews move in tandem with RRs ahead of RBA – Hedge using Reverse Put Spreads

Sep 26, 2017 07:38 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views

We reckon the USD rebound appears to be stalling despite the upbeat US CPI and the rate expectations have remained largely unchanged. A rate hike in December is still only priced in at only two thirds to give US yields an...

FxWirePro: Aussie seems edgy ahead of cash rates, what drives RBA to remain on hold?

Sep 26, 2017 07:15 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

RBA is scheduled for its cash rates announcement on Oct 2nd, the consensus for this monetary policy is to maintain status quo. Well, if the Aussie central bank remains firmly on hold, as we expect, and the US dollar...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Sep 25, 2017 10:32 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

This week is a quite heavy with volatility risks, especially in terms of events. What to watch for over the coming days: Central banks: Bank of Japan (BoJ) governor Kuroda is scheduled to speak on Monday and...

FxWirePro: BI outpaces rate cut; IDR drifts in narrow range – Hedge USD/IDR upside risks via 3m NDFs

Sep 25, 2017 10:01 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views

We discuss the reasons behind USDIDR stability but see a modest rise towards year-end 2017. In addition, we believe the INR is sensitive to the more hawkish tones emanating from other major central banks and is exposed to...

FxWirePro: Smart hedging for softer dollar shorts post Fed speeches

Sep 25, 2017 06:50 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

After being gripped slightly by geopolitically-driven risk aversion last Friday, expect markets to be guided by central bank rhetoric this week despite the plethora of geopolitical/political headlines over the weekend. At...

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Economy

Indian Cotton Yarn Exports Surge as China Demand Rises Amid Global Supply Disruptions

Global supply chain challenges and fuel disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict have negatively impacted many Indian manufacturing sectors. However, Indias cotton yarn industry is experiencing a significant...

European Car Sales Surge in March as EV and Hybrid Demand Accelerates

European car sales recorded a strong rebound in March, driven largely by rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars. According to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA),...

Foreign Investors Drive Surge in Japanese Stocks Amid AI Rally and Improved Risk Sentiment

Japanese stocks experienced a strong wave of foreign investor inflows in the week ending April 18, supported by a rally in artificial intelligence-related companies and improving global risk sentiment. Optimism surrounding...

Nikkei Retreats After Brief 60,000 Break as Profit-Taking and Geopolitical Risks Weigh

Japans Nikkei 225 share average reversed gains on Thursday after briefly surpassing the key 60,000 level, as investors moved to lock in profits following an early surge fueled by technology stocks and optimism surrounding...

Bank of Japan Signals Potential Rate Hike as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Shock

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to keep its interest rates unchanged at its upcoming April 2728 policy meeting, while signaling a possible rate hike as early as June or July. With global markets already pricing...

Politics

Taiwan Coast Guard Conducts Rare Drill on Disputed South China Sea Island

Taiwan has carried out a rare high-level visit and military-style exercise on Itu Aba, a Taiwan-controlled island in the contested South China Sea, highlighting growing regional tensions. The visit was led by Ocean Affairs...

Zelensky Warns Ukraine Could Face Patriot Missile Supply Risks Amid Prolonged Iran Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised concerns that Ukraines access to critical U.S. anti-missile defense systems, particularly Patriot missiles, could be at risk if tensions in the Middle Eastespecially...

Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired Amid Pentagon Leadership Shakeup and Shipbuilding Concerns

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed from his role, according to U.S. officials, marking another major leadership change within the Pentagon during a period of heightened military tension. The Pentagon confirmed...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Law Restricting DEI Programs and Climate Initiatives

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that restricts local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, marking a significant shift in state policy. The legislation...

Senate Republicans Push $70B Immigration Funding Plan Amid DHS Shutdown Standoff

U.S. Senate Republicans moved forward Wednesday with a $70 billion funding proposal aimed at supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol operations over the next three years, intensifying a...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Microsoft Commits $18 Billion to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Australia

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has unveiled a major investment plan worth A$25 billion (approximately $18 billion) in Australia, signaling a significant push to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing...

Elon Musk Signals Intel 14A Chips for Tesla’s Terafab AI Semiconductor Venture

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk revealed new details about the companys ambitious semiconductor plans, confirming that the Terafab joint venture intends to leverage Intels advanced 14A chip manufacturing process....

Tesla Earnings Beat Expectations as EV Growth Holds Amid Robotics and AI Shift

Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, driven largely by resilience in its core electric vehicle business, even as the company continues shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, robotics,...

SK Hynix Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

SK Hynix Inc. (KS:000660) delivered a standout performance in the first quarter, reporting a dramatic surge in operating profit that exceeded market expectations. The South Korean semiconductor giant benefited...

Florida Launches Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over FSU Shooting Incident

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, following a deadly shooting at Florida State University last year. The...