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FxWirePro: Sterling’s vulnerability despite new PM BoJo’s ‘no-deal’ Brexit - Rollover GBP shorts against JPY and USD outright for tail risk hedge

Aug 09, 2019 07:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis

We continue to think that GBP weakness has the potential to continue despite recent underperformance, as the new PM is likely to stick to his hard negotiating strategy, the government puts in more resources to prepare for...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Bakkt's Futures As Catalyst For Bullish Bitcoin

Aug 09, 2019 06:58 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Bakkts collaboration with the ICEs leading futures exchange and clearing infrastructure to bring physical delivery futures contracts to market participants in 30 countries. They are now gearing up for the launch date...

FxWirePro: A Run Through on LatAm FX-bloc

Aug 08, 2019 14:02 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

We also stay long BRL and short MXN, both of which have shown more resilience to external conditions. Reform optimism continues to support BRL, and Brazil- watchers (as well as FinMin Guedes) have shifted their focus to...

FxWirePro: Take a glance at defensive and high beta currencies amid trade tensions

Aug 08, 2019 13:44 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

One should think that after the excitement of the past few days we might get a bit of a breather on the FX market. But the US President does not tire of criticizing the Fed and to top it off his tone seems to be getting...

FxWirePro: Fed’s latest rhetoric and its impact on FX derivatives market

Aug 08, 2019 11:46 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

Both shocks this week an insufficiently dovish Powell and the re-escalation of tariffs reinforce a defensive stance of favoring safe currencies and the dollar against high-beta FX. A sudden tariff escalation suggests...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Heads-up on Bakkt’s Launch of BTC Futures in Q3

Aug 08, 2019 09:08 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

The ICE-backed start-up, Bakkts beta-testing for its much-anticipated Bitcoin futures contracts went through successfully in the recent past as per theannouncementsof Mr. Adam White, the COO ofcryptocurrency platform...

FxWirePro: An expression of ATM delta and OTM theta diagonal options combinations to hedge NZD/JPY on RBNZ cuts

Aug 08, 2019 08:22 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The RBNZ has cut OCR rates by 50 bps in its monetary policy to keep OCR at 1.00% which was more than the consensus, markets expected only 25bps. The Kiwis central bank has demonstrated its willingness to take bold...

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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...