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FxWirePro: USD/JPY OTC Updates, Implied Valuation And Options Trade Recommendation Ahead of Fed

Dec 10, 2019 11:03 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The short-term implied valuations of USDJPY point to further downside bias, but the floor at 108.40/50 remains firm. Expect more downside momentum to build if that level is breached, but note a lack of drivers for the pair...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: OKEx Provides One Step Access For All Types of Crypto-Derivatives Instruments

Dec 10, 2019 08:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Malta-based,worlds largest spot and futures digital asset exchange by trading volume, OKEx now becomes the first cryptocurrency exchange to offer C2C wide ranges of Spot and derivatives instruments, such as Futures,...

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrency: Tax Authorities Become Cognizant on Cryptocurrency Taxation

Dec 10, 2019 07:41 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

In the recent trend, the tax authorities have been meticulously framing the taxation norms on cryptocurrencies. Recently, the British tax, payments and customs authority, Her Majestys Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Bakkt Becomes Pioneer To Introduce Regulated Bitcoin Option, Unveils Cash-Settled Futures Also

Dec 10, 2019 05:56 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

The new cryptocurrency start-up, Bakkt established by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has been in the buzzing news of cryptocurrency derivatives market by expanding their product line. Well, the objective of the...

FxWirePro: Hedge USD/CNH Upside Risks via Debit Call Spread on Uncertainty in Trade Deal

Dec 09, 2019 13:58 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The market has been preparing for the binary option that will be expiring towards the end of this week as the December 15 tariffs are around the corner. It seems that a deal is hardly on the table, as both sides keep...

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: US SEC Approves NYIG Bitcoin Fund, Can It Be Ray of Hope For Bitcoin ETFs?

Dec 09, 2019 12:44 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

The U.S. SECs cautionary eye on the crypto regulation has constantly shown its meticulous approach by constantly deferring and denying the approval of applications filed by various renowned crypto-players like...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Low IV Environment Despite Monetary Policy Season – Deploy USD/CHF Butterfly Spread

Dec 09, 2019 11:53 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

This week is likely to be dominated by the central bank decisions due this week. FOMC on Wednesday, ECB and SNB on Thursday. However, low IV environment still persists in the FX markets. It is not only because any of...

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Economy

New World Screwworm Found Near U.S. Border Raises Threat to Cattle Industry and Beef Prices

A dangerous outbreak of the New World Screwworm has moved closer to the United States, raising serious concerns for the livestock industry and agricultural economy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Remain Unresolved as Strait of Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Iran has rejected suggestions that a final agreement has been reached with the United States, emphasizing that negotiations surrounding its nuclear program remain ongoing. The statement came after comments from U.S....

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Oil Prices Fall as Markets Await U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Decision

Oil prices moved lower on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement. Market sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would meet with...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Poland Considers Revoking Zelensky’s Top Honor Over Controversial UPA Army Unit Recognition

Poland is considering revoking one of its highest state honors awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a controversial decision by Ukraine to rename a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

UN Blacklists Israel and Russia Over Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Claims

The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its official blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, a decision that has sparked strong international reactions and intensified...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...