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FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: EUR/JPY 1m IVs shrink but bearish hedging sentiments mounting that signifies conducive chance for option writers in reverse put spreads

Oct 21, 2016 09:47 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Fundamental updates: We will not find out what will happen next to the ECBs asset purchasing program until 8th December. ECB President Mario Draghi made that clear yesterday. He wants to wait for the results presented...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Slash long JPY exposure against USD but optimize CAD/JPY hedging portfolio with credit put spreads

Oct 21, 2016 07:10 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The JPY exposure has foundered on the combination of higher US bond yields which JGBs have been unable to follow courtesy of the BoJs cap and lower US election risk. The rather weak US data of the last few days cautions...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Cable options expressions capitalizing on risk reversal adjustments

Oct 20, 2016 13:30 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

In our recent posts, weve emphasized the significance of the GBP risk reversal expressions precisely both for short-term as well as long-term basis. GBP weakness is at the forefront of G10 FX markets as Brexit politics...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Construct USD/CNH seagull structure as Chinese economy grows but tight property policies due to bubble in the industry

Oct 20, 2016 13:00 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

TheChinese economy grew 6.7% YoY in Q3 2016, in line with market expectation. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the economy grew 1.8% QoQ in Q3, the same as last quarter. Activity data also remained stable in general....

Fitch Affirms Korea at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable - Reuters News

Oct 20, 2016 11:45 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Koreas Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at AA-. The issue ratings on Koreas senior unsecured foreign- and local-currency bonds are also affirmed at AA-. The...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: ECB unlikely to create any turbulence in Euro - EUR/CHF straddle writing on lurking IVs least among G10 space

Oct 20, 2016 08:00 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

The ECB policy decision and UK retail sales are the highlights of the calendar, but attention will also be on the start of a two-day EU leaders summit (including PM Theresa May) in Brussels. Mrs. May is reportedly going to...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Negatively skewed GBP/JPY 1m IVs signify ITM put writers competitive edge in PRBS as optimal hedge

Oct 20, 2016 07:39 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Live September meeting should keep 2M vol supported; while yen 1-3m risk-reversals still a better sale. Please be noted that the 1m GBPJPY IV skews are more biased towards OTM put strikes. From the IV nutshell one...

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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...