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FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: EUR/USD spot FX synchronizes with OTC hedging executions

Nov 17, 2016 13:39 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The implied volatilities of ATM contracts of this the pair are flashing at around 9.15% for 1w expiries and above 10% across longer tenors. Delta risk reversals negative ticks signify the hedging positions are well...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Dollar gains strength in “FxWirePro Strength Index” ahead of data streaks and Yellen speech - Time for put writers as EUR/USD hedging tools signals “RPS”

Nov 17, 2016 13:19 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The FxWirePros weighted average dollar spot index that measures hourly performances of thedollar against abasket of 7 currencies, the USD has been fluctuating during the course of the day but gaining the traction for...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Uphold USD/MXN married puts for hedging on 1w ATM HY IVs as FX reserves rise keeps Peso edgy ahead of Banxico’s monetary policy

Nov 17, 2016 10:32 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Mexican Peso has been edgy on the lingering expectations from analysts for Banxico to hike today and again once before the end of the year, and a 50bp rate increase next week seems more likely than waiting until...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Kiwis dollar gains traction with mixed bag of fundamentals - Gamma effects in NZD/JPY diagonal straps for optimal speculation and hedging

Nov 17, 2016 09:55 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

The NZD has underperformed considerably post-RBNZ monetary policy and the Trumps victory. Concerns about exports, plus a stronger US dollar, are at play. While NZ fundamentals remain strong, the NZD will bear a risk...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Essence of dollar appreciation against Turkish lira lures prospects in USD/TRY vanilla calls and spreads

Nov 17, 2016 07:53 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

With the deterioration in the local political situation and a less supportive environment from higher G3 yields, the outlook for the lira is worsening, in our view. We find option exposure most attractive at present,...

Moody's: Shift in US policies could dampen trade, weaken growth in Americas and APAC

Nov 17, 2016 03:01 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that while the nature of policies under the next US (Aaa stable) administration is uncertain, President-Elect Donald Trumps campaign proposals indicate that a shift in policies that could...

Moody's: Different reasons drive Japanese and Chinese insurers' overseas acquisitions, and credit impact varies

Nov 17, 2016 01:12 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that the surge in overseas acquisitions by Japanese and Chinese insurers reflects the respective dynamics of these two markets, and is raising diverging credit risks. Japanese insurers...

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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...