FxWirePro: What drives peaked EMFX vols? A glimpse at global trade developments, valuations and VXY

Sep 26, 2018 13:50 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

EM central banks, namely BSP and BI, are predicted to shadow FOMCs imminent hike, although the main reasons for their expected actions are currently divergent, with the former mostly addressing soaring inflation, while the...

Nori and Quarters, two new start-ups for Republic Crypto’s crowdfunding – Duos to ensure quality standards

Sep 26, 2018 12:40 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Republic Cryptowhich is a token pre-sale platform for start-ups to raise capital and for everyone to participate in Legal Token Distributions intended to democratize blockchain investing, has now announced the two...

FxWirePro: Three FX derivatives perspective – Trios to tackle low-delta, US-China trade conflict and delta-hedge ahead of FED

Sep 26, 2018 11:43 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

Last week ended 19thSeptember saw global inflows to both equities and bonds, underscoringmarket-watchers indifference to the ongoing US-China trade barbs.The recent headline economic-related indicators post 24thSeptember,...

FxWirePro: Time NZD/USD swings, keep an eye on OTC outlook and formulate hedging strategies ahead of monetary policy season

Sep 26, 2018 11:03 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Ahead of FED and RBNZs monetary policiesthat are scheduled today, NZDUSD speculators began paring extreme short positions, signalling NZD upside potential near-term. However, there is major event risk to navigate during...

FxWirePro: Day of FED and RBNZ – NZD/USD valuations, projections and hedging perspectives

Sep 26, 2018 08:22 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

Todays prime focus is on the US FED and RBNZs monetary policy announcements. The US dollar should strengthen further if the Fed hints on further hikes this year, and that will nudge Kiwis dollar lower. While the RBNZ took...

Snapshot: First physical bitcoin futures at ICE

Sep 26, 2018 06:33 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Digital Currency

Crypto-avenues remained sluggish across the board despite getting quite a few constructive news flows from a keenly awaited blockchain start-up. Well, the new cryptocurrency start-up established by the Intercontinental...

FxWirePro: Bank Indonesia to introduce domestic NDFs to stimulate IDR

Sep 25, 2018 14:31 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

Indonesia is one of a handful of EM countries where macro analysts have an OW recommendation. While Bank Indonesia (BI) is reportedly contemplating additional steps to prop up the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). BI is pondering...