Doubts on Global growth – world trade slows down
May 27, 2015 11:25 am UTC| Insights & Views
World economy is undoubtedly growing, however faces several challenges. Moreover latest data from CPB World Trade Monitor shows that 2015 is being worst year so far since the financial crisis, in terms of global...
Covered Strangle on EUR/CHF for Long-term hedgers
May 27, 2015 11:01 am UTC| Insights & Views
Since the pair has been trading in a narrow range from last couple of weeks, if it persists the momentum during the life of options then this strategy is quite suitable for long term perspectives.The strategy goes this...
Natural gas war is next after oil
May 27, 2015 10:53 am UTC| Insights & Views
Chinese LNG imports gained 12% year on year to reach 1.5 million metric ton in April, as per customs data. This was the largest increase in volumes since November 2014. Import is also up 15% from March when China imported...
Ideal Risk/Reward Ratio on BCS of USD/SGD using ATM calls
May 27, 2015 10:31 am UTC| Insights & Views
Currency Option basket: Debit Call SpreadOverview: BullishAlthough this strategy seems a bit expensive but still profitable scheme as the NPV of this strategy does not suggest right option premium. Risky traders can deploy...
Treasury short end yields creep up, as outlook improves
May 27, 2015 09:59 am UTC| Insights & Views
Improving economic outlook in US provided support to both ailing dollar and treasury short term yields. Treasury 2 year yield that touched 0.73% in March, prior to FOMC meetings are creeping up once more and speculation...
Watch out for German auction today
May 27, 2015 09:09 am UTC| Insights & Views
Today Germany will auction 2.5% August 2046 bonds, its first 30 year auction since January. That means investors will first time get a thirty year auction after European Central Bank (ECB) started its asset purchase...
German consumers shrugs off inflationary fear and Greek situation
May 27, 2015 08:40 am UTC| Insights & Views
German consumers are most optimistic according to survey by GFK. GFK consumer climate reached record high touching 10.2, up from 10.1 prior and beat estimates of 10. Economists were expecting a dent in consumer...