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FxWirePro: Hedge NZD/JPY upside risks on Kiwis trade balance but with reduced cost via “diagonal call ladder spreads”

Dec 01, 2016 10:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Technically, The upswings to prolong up to 82.786 on break-out above 77.887 with bullish SMA crossover (7DMA crosses over 21DMA). The current upswings have taken above EMAs as well on monthly plotting, sustenance above...

Moody's maintains stable outlook on Sri Lankan banking sector amid stable operating environment

Dec 01, 2016 03:01 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service has maintained its stable outlook on Sri Lankas banking system, as moderate economic growth and reduced external volatility should keep operating conditions for the countrys banks...

Moody's: Outlook for Vietnam banks stable, supported by the country's strong economic growth

Dec 01, 2016 01:46 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that the outlook for the banking system in Vietnam (B1 stable) is stable over the next 12-18 months, reflecting Moodys expectation that the countrys macroeconomic stability and resilient...

Moody's: Korea and Taiwan face similar headwinds, but policy responses diverge

Dec 01, 2016 01:37 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that Koreas (Aa2 stable) and Taiwans (Aa3 stable) credit profiles share robust fiscal metrics and strong governance indicators, combined with a moderate degree of geopolitical risk. Both...

Moody's: Bank of England stress test highlights overall resilience despite weaknesses to global exposures and conduct risk

Nov 30, 2016 23:10 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The results of theBank of Englands(BOE) annual stress test of theUKsseven largest banks and building societies -- published Wednesday 30 November -- show that while the domestically focusedUKbanking sector has improved in...

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FxWirePro: Deploy WTI ATM straddles on eve of EIA’s inventories and OPEC meet to keep both bullish and bearish crude price risks on check

Nov 30, 2016 10:40 am UTC| Research & Analysis

CrudeOil is pulling away from the markets biggest stormin seven years. A measure of price volatility has tumbled from the highest level since January 2009 as the market frenzy eases amid a potentialpact between the worlds...

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FxWirePro: AUD/USD positive shift in 1m delta risk reversals with neutral IVs to stimulate OTM call and ITM put writers’ interests amid bullish dollar sentiments

Nov 30, 2016 09:39 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The Aussie plummeted today after the mixed housing related data. AUDUSD is dropped a little at 0.7465 after the Australian Bureau of Statistics earlier reported thatbuilding approvals dropped 12.6% in October, confounding...