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FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: How to hedge higher bond yield disruption in high beta EM FX crosses?

Sep 15, 2016 13:17 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The template for a disorderly bond market rout in loose policy surroundings was provided by the Bund VaR shock last spring, whereby higher yields disrupt complacent EM longs and force sharp spikes in EUR- and JPY-EM...

FxWirePro: USD/CHF OTC pin risk at 0.9780, 1W risk reversals and tepid IVs despite SNB’s monetary policy uphold OTM calls writers advantage

Sep 15, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

Lets have a glance through IVs, risk reversals, and market pin risk before we begin with the selection of right option instrument. The current ATM implied volatilities have slipped below 10% after SNB maintained status...

Announcement: Moody's: Hong Kong's passing of Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance is a key milestone

Sep 15, 2016 02:49 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that the Hong Kong legislatures passing of the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance on 22 June is an important milestone in the governments efforts to revise its financial...

FxWirePro: Short USD/BRL gamma via calendar spreads to address both RVs and IVs

Sep 14, 2016 13:05 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Rare currencies where we do not mind earning the fat vols carry on offer is BRL. Front-end USDBRL vols have popped higher over the past two weeks alongside a bounce in thespot, and are once again packing in sizeable 4-5 %...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: USD calls and CHF puts delta-hedged ahead of SNB’s monetary policy

Sep 14, 2016 09:53 am UTC| Research & Analysis

CHF is a good vol to own within G10 on gamma grounds alone (see above chart). Receptively, high-frequency realized vols have arrested their post-Brexit negative momentum and begun to turn mildly higher in August even in a...

FxWirePro: Stay short in Sterling via “Diagonal Credit Put Spread” bidding neutral delta risk reversal ahead of BoE’s unlikely changes in OBR

Sep 14, 2016 08:04 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

In terms of sterlings currency markets, GBP crosses fell by around 1.14% yesterday versus the USD and euro but regained today slightly about 0.17%. Moves lower in the currency may be partly due to some caution/uncertainty...

FxWirePro: NZD/USD knock-out puts carry attractive risk reward ratio

Sep 14, 2016 07:08 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

On technical grounds, we point out that last week NZDUSD has formed shooting star candlestick pattern at peaks of 16-months highs which is bearish in nature (at 0.7318 levels, see weekly chart). Diverging daily as well as...

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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...