FxWirePro: Equity hedge fund flow boosts dollar strength, Have you missed Trump-trades? Never omit Fed cycle

Nov 28, 2016 13:11 pm UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

The US dollar index which measures the greenbacks strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies was up about 0.08% at 101.56, while the FxWirePro Dollar Spot Index strengthened at 47 levels to signal...

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FxWirePro: Hedging in bullion via 3-way straddle versus OTM call to sync with 1m2w OTC indications

Nov 28, 2016 12:03 pm UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

Gold futures contracts for December delivery was trading at $1,191.5 a troy ounce while articulating, after earlier rising as high as $1,197.00 on account of dollar strength. OTC outlook: As you can observe the risk...

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FxWirePro: What does EUR/JPY positively skewed 1m IVs mean for hedgers amid cyclical effects of ECB’s bond purchase program?

Nov 28, 2016 09:34 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

We expect the ECB to announce an extension of its bonds purchasing program beyond March 2017 at its last meeting of the year. This step is likely to become even more urgent if it has to stop a further rise of yields on...

FxWirePro: EURO OTC functions intensify as ECB ponders Italian referendum in major focus

Nov 28, 2016 08:47 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

Last week, we saw Euro area composite PMI posting a solid gain in October, signaling 1.8% ar GDP growth. The improvement was broad-based by sector and countryand was reinforced by IFO and EC surveys. Last weeks Q316...

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FxWirePro: Shift in OTC hedging of USD/JPY, Positive risk reversals reasonable as BoJ gets Christmas gifts little swiftly

Nov 28, 2016 06:04 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) got its Christmas presents on 8th November: since the US Presidential elections the yen has been under pressure against USD. Thanks to Trump. As a result, the BoJ can be a little more relaxed when...

Moody's: Indian, Korean and Singapore securitization markets will remain stable in 2017

Nov 28, 2016 02:46 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that the performance of the securitization markets of India (Baa3 positive), Korea (Aa2 stable) and Singapore (Aaa stable) will be stable in 2017, with good credit quality across most asset...

Moody's: Outlook for China's residential property market stable in 2017, but regulatory risk remains high

Nov 28, 2016 01:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis Real Estate

Moodys Investors Service says that the outlook for Chinas residential property market in 2017 is stable, but regulatory risk remains high in light of the rapid growth in property and land prices. We expect the growth in...