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Briferendum Aftermath Series

Four options for UK trade after Brexit

Jul 21, 2016 02:37 am UTC| Insights & Views

With Brexit on the horizon, the UK must decide what kind of trade relationship it should craft with the European Union. The cases of Norway, Switzerland, Canada and other members of the WTO offer inspiration. All have...

FxWirePro: Carry trades in 3m INR and KRW NDFs eyeing on global risk sentiments and potential rate cut by Korean central bank

Jul 20, 2016 12:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views

A confluence of factors ranging from US growth being not too hot or too cold to spur large dollar gains, a lower-for-longer bias setting in for global monetary policy, RMB depreciation not creating a negative feedback loop...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Stay long in USD/TRY via diagonal call spread amid Turkish political turmoil

Jul 20, 2016 11:43 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The resurgence in political risks as coups fall-out escalates political risk has returned to Turkey with a vengeance, with negative domestic developments unfolding at break-neck speeds in the aftermath of Fridays failed...

US housing starts and building permits bettered estimates in June, revive hopes for Fed hike in 2016

Jul 20, 2016 10:55 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

US Commerce Department data showed on Tuesday that new-home construction in the U.S. rose more than forecast in June, a sign that demand for housing continues to firm heading into the second half of the year. Housing...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

Long term EUR/GBP driving forces of hedging - Macros of both Euro area and the UK likely to disrupt until 2017 end

Jul 20, 2016 10:50 am UTC| Insights & Views

You have heard the word Brexit many times by now and you will continue to hear it for some time to come as comic debates in the British Parliament make our local Parliament look good. It is this Brexit that makes the IMF,...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: 6M EUR/GBP IV skews flow in sync with delta risk reversals - Credit combos for efficient hedging bets

Jul 20, 2016 10:01 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

OTC outlook: The 1m implied volatilities are screaming off as the major euro crosses have tumbled considerably ahead of the expectations from tomorrows dovish moves by ECB. The skewness in 1m IVs displays the...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: NZD/JPY 3:2 Vertical backspreads to reduce hedging cost on HY IVs, Theta on shorts travel faster to make strategy more productive

Jul 20, 2016 07:13 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Kiwi dollar gains after GDT price index that measures the change in the average price of dairy products sold at auction has improved from previous -0.4% to 0.0%. It is the major contributor to the Kiwis trade...

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Economy

Indonesia Fiscal Deficit Outlook: Fitch Signals Flexibility Amid Middle East War Risks

Indonesia may have limited room to exceed its legal fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP without facing an immediate credit rating downgrade, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency suggests that any breach would need to be...

Japan Inflation Rises in March Amid Energy Price Surge and Middle East Tensions

Japans consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased more than expected in March, driven largely by rising energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The latest government data shows that headline...

Asian Markets Mixed as Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty

Asian stock markets showed a mixed performance on Friday as rising oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. A fragile ceasefire and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Ceasefire Extension and Intel Earnings Lift Sentiment

U.S. stock index futures moved slightly higher বৃহস্পতিবার evening following a weaker session on Wall Street, as investors responded to geopolitical developments and strong corporate earnings. SP 500 Futures climbed 0.2%...

Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Oil prices climbed during Asian trading on Friday, driven by growing concerns over a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Market sentiment remains tense after U.S. President Donald...

Politics

US and EU Strengthen Critical Minerals Partnership to Reduce China Dependence

The United States and the European Union are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, marking a strategic move to secure global supply chains and reduce...

U.S. Army Soldier Charged in $400K Insider Betting Scheme on Maduro Capture

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier has been charged by the Justice Department for allegedly using classified information to profit from bets on the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. According to federal...

Trump Administration Launches Civil Rights Probe into NYC Education Department Over Pro-Palestinian Educators

The Trump administration has initiated a civil rights investigation into the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), focusing on alleged discrimination linked to a pro-Palestinian educators group. The U.S....

Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Extended as U.S. Pushes for Peace Talks

The Lebanon-Israel ceasefire has been extended for three more weeks following high-level negotiations hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting brought together Israels ambassador to Washington,...

Trump Plans to Invite Putin to G20 Summit in Miami, Report Says

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami, according to a recent report by The Washington Post. The...

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

Intel Stock Surges as AI Chip Demand Drives Strong Q2 Forecast

Intel Corp delivered a bullish outlook for the second quarter of 2026, signaling a strong turnaround fueled by rising demand for AI data center chips. The company projected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.20, significantly...

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...