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FxWirePro: Bid EUR/USD 1w/1m RRs to finance reverse collar spread for hedging ahead of ECB

Jan 25, 2018 06:48 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

The extrapolation of EURUSD levels of 1.24 indicates that the euro is seen as an attractive alternative to the US dollar by the market. But in this context let us refer to Thursdays ECB meeting. Even if the trade-weighted...

FxWirePro: “Hush-hush CNH continues rallies but traders and analysts perceive PBoC to intervene – USDCNH options and RV trades for two-way volatility regime

Jan 24, 2018 13:01 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

We at EconoTimes would audaciously proclaim that the CNHs recent strength is not just a function of extensive dollar weakness, as the currency is up a little over 1% since early December in nominal TWI terms. But in line...

FxWirePro: Aussie on a see-saw on China slowdown and RBA’s repricing – AUD/USD RRs warrants bidding vanilla puts

Jan 24, 2018 12:41 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The underperformance of Aussie dollar, driven by some strident slippage in Chinese bulk futures, persisted, even though AUDUSD (0.7980) did claw back towards 0.8000. China slowdown to prevail and AUDs underperformance...

FxWirePro: Swiss capital outflow leads to CHF depreciation – Buy EUR/CHF RV trades

Jan 24, 2018 11:04 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

The popular explanation for the drop in the franc in 2H17 emphasizes the currencys role as a negative yielding, safe-haven and its vulnerability to a continued rally in risk assets together with the rehabilitation of the...

FxWirePro: Deploy EUR/AUD diagonal call ladder spread to deal with both bears in short run and long-term upside risks

Jan 24, 2018 09:13 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

OTC outlook and hedging strategy (EURAUD): OTC Outlook and Options Strategy: In the case of optionality, the skews of 1m implied volatilities are projected to spike above the current realized, while the positively...

FxWirePro: WTI crude hammer counters gravestone in rising channel, major trend on verge of heading towards 50% Fibos with 3Y highs

Jan 24, 2018 08:03 am UTC| Technicals Insights & Views

Chart pattern formed - Bullsin minor trendspike through rising channel, failure upswings at channel resistance with gravestone doji formation on daily plotting, hammer pattern occurred at $63.45 levels that counter the...

FxWirePro: Bullish/bearish scenarios and risk mitigation of EUR/AUD for H1’2018

Jan 24, 2018 07:29 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

EURUSD levels of 1.2250 suggest that the euro is seen as an attractive alternative to the US dollar by the market. But in this context let us refer to Thursdays ECB meeting. Even if the trade-weighted euro has risen far...

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Economy

Bank of England Set to Hold Interest Rates as Inflation Risks and Iran War Impact Loom

The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week as policymakers assess the growing economic risks tied to the ongoing Iran war and rising inflation pressures. After maintaining...

Chinese Chip Stocks Surge on AI Boom and Domestic Tech Push

Chinese semiconductor stocks rallied sharply on Monday, driven by continued optimism around the countrys artificial intelligence (AI) sector and renewed momentum from the launch of new AI models. Investors showed strong...

U.S. and EU Strengthen Critical Minerals Partnership to Reduce China Dependence

The United States and the European Union have taken a major step toward strengthening their supply chains for critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China and boost advanced manufacturing capabilities. On Friday,...

Oil Price Forecasts Rise for 2026 as Middle East Supply Risks Persist

Global investment banks are raising their oil price forecasts for 2026 as ongoing supply disruptions in the Middle East continue to tighten the market. Goldman Sachs recently increased its outlook for crude oil, projecting...

Global PCB Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict and Supply Chain Disruptions

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through the global electronics industry, driving up prices of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and disrupting the supply of critical raw materials. PCBs are...

Politics

Russian Drone Strike on Odesa Injures Civilians and Damages Key Infrastructure

An overnight Russian drone strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa injured at least 10 people, including two children, according to Ukrainian officials on Monday. The attack caused significant damage to residential...

Trump Urges Iran to Call for Talks as War Stalemate Disrupts Oil Markets

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran can initiate negotiations to end the ongoing two-month conflict simply by making contact, even as diplomatic efforts show little progress. His remarks came as Irans Foreign Minister...

US Envoy Urges Taiwan to Approve Defense Budget Amid Rising China Tensions

The United States top diplomat in Taiwan has called on the islands opposition-led parliament to approve a comprehensive defense budget, emphasizing the urgent need for advanced military systems such as integrated air and...

Erdogan Condemns White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting, Voices Support for Trump

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed strong support for former U.S. President Donald Trump following a shocking shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Association dinner. According to an official...

Trump Gala Security Scare: Suspect Arrested After Attempted Attack on U.S. Officials

A dramatic security incident at a high-profile Washington gala has raised serious concerns about the safety of U.S. officials and the growing threat of political violence. Authorities arrested a 31-year-old suspect,...

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

DeepSeek Slashes AI Model Pricing to Boost Adoption and Challenge Global Rivals

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has significantly reduced pricing for its latest AI models, signaling a more aggressive push in the rapidly evolving AI services market. The company announced that it has...

U.S. Demand for Alternative Satellite Providers Remains Strong Amid SpaceX Regulatory Push

Demand for alternative satellite services in the United States continues to grow, even as SpaceX pushes regulators to tighten market access for foreign competitors. According to Eutelsat CEO Jean-Francois Fallacher, U.S....

SMC Corp Stock Surges as Palliser Capital Pushes for Major Share Buyback

Shares of SMC Corp (TYO:6273) surged sharply on Monday following news that activist investor Palliser Capital has taken a significant stake in the Japanese industrial automation company and is urging aggressive shareholder...

Taiwan Court Fines Tokyo Electron Unit $4.78M in Major TSMC Trade Secrets Case

A Taiwan court has imposed a significant penalty on the local subsidiary of Japan-based Tokyo Electron, highlighting the islands strict stance on protecting critical semiconductor technologies. The court fined the company...

DeepSeek V4 Launch Signals China’s Growing AI Independence with Huawei Chips

DeepSeek, a fast-rising Chinese AI startup, has unveiled a preview of its highly anticipated V4 model, marking a major step toward Chinas technological independence. The new model, optimized for Huaweis Ascend chips,...