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FxWirePro: BoE’s OBR cut expectation anchors IV pace in pounds OTC market - Hedge GBP/JPY downside risks using Vega ATM options in 3way straddles

Sep 12, 2016 08:08 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

1W and 2W ATM IVs of GBP crosses are rising dramatically in OTC markets, GBPJPY flashing more than 13% and 16% respectively ahead of this weeks monetary policy by Bank of England which is likely to stand pat but previous...

Moody's: Korean bank and liquidity profiles stable on continued monetary easing

Sep 06, 2016 01:36 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that Korean Won (KRW) liquidity and funding conditions for banks in Korea remain stable, supported by the central banks accommodative monetary stance. While the banks have extended more...

Fitch Affirms Hong Kong at 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

Sep 05, 2016 05:21 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hong Kongs Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at AA+ with a Stable Outlook. The issue ratings on Hong Kongs senior unsecured local-currency bonds are also affirmed...

Moody's: Australia's very high economic strength supports Aaa rating, despite exposure to housing and external financing shocks

Sep 04, 2016 23:47 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Economy

Moodys Investors Service says that Australias Aaa rating is supported by the countrys very high economic strength, in particular, its sustained GDP growth at robust levels, even as the economy is adjusting to lower...

Fitch: Indonesia Low-Cost Housing Stimulus, But Potential Curveballs for Developers

Sep 04, 2016 23:46 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The Indonesian governments recently launched stimulus package includes looser regulations that should boost construction of low-cost housing and the governments one million houses programme, Fitch Ratings says. However,...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Define your exposure in EUR/JPY; 1m RR mitigates risks with guaranteed hedge

Sep 02, 2016 14:09 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

As the delta risk reversals of EURJPY have again shown in bearish interests as the progressive increase in negative numbers signify the traction for hedging sentiments for further downside risks in both short and long...

Moody's: Nigeria's government liquidity pressures rising amid growth and inflation challenges

Sep 02, 2016 07:53 am UTC| Research & Analysis

While Nigerias government should comfortably meet its financing gap over the next 12-18 months, increasing liquidity pressures, rising inflation and stagnant growth pose key challenges, says Moodys Investors Service in a...

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Economy

Italy's Service Sector Contracts for First Time in 16 Months Amid Rising Costs and Weakening Demand

Italys services industry slipped into contraction territory in March 2026 for the first time in over a year, as escalating costs tied to Middle East tensions and softening demand weighed heavily on business activity. The...

Sterling Slides as Dollar Holds Firm Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

The British pound came under pressure Tuesday, trading near $1.3234 against the U.S. dollar as geopolitical uncertainty and strong American economic data kept the greenback well-supported. Cable dipped to an intraday low...

Goldman Sachs Cuts 2026 Copper Price Forecast Amid Global Growth Concerns

Goldman Sachs has revised its 2026 copper price outlook downward, now projecting an average of $12,650 per tonne compared to its earlier estimate of $12,850. The adjustment reflects softer global demand expectations tied...

European Stocks Hold Steady as Iran Ceasefire Deadline Looms

European stock markets showed little movement on Tuesday following a long holiday weekend, as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.1%, Germanys DAX...

Asian Markets Hold Steady Ahead of Trump's Iran Deadline as Oil Tops $110

Asian equity markets traded within tight ranges on Tuesday as cautious investors stepped back from risk assets ahead of a critical U.S. deadline tied to the escalating Iran conflict. With President Donald Trump warning...

Politics

Russia Secretly Aids Iran With Satellite Intelligence and Cyber Support Across the Middle East

A Ukrainian intelligence assessment has revealed that Russian satellites conducted at least 24 detailed reconnaissance missions over 11 Middle Eastern countries between March 21 and 31, surveying 46 strategic locations to...

Trump May Delay Iran Military Strike If Diplomatic Deal Shows Promise

President Donald Trump is reportedly open to postponing planned military action against Iran should credible signs of a diplomatic breakthrough emerge, according to multiple media outlets citing an Axios report. U.S....

Iran-Israel War Escalates as Trump's Ceasefire Deadline Looms

Tensions in the Middle East reached a critical flashpoint as Iran and Israel continued exchanging strikes, with Tehran firmly rejecting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal just hours before a deadline issued by President...

Vance Visits Hungary to Back Orban Ahead of Pivotal 2025 Elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Hungary this week in a show of political solidarity with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces his most difficult re-election battle since coming to power in 2010. The two-day...

China's Push to Steal Taiwan's Chip Technology and Talent Raises Security Alarms

Taiwans National Security Bureau has raised serious concerns about Beijings escalating efforts to infiltrate the islands world-class semiconductor industry. According to a report submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers, China is...

Science

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

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

Technology

Samsung Electronics Posts Eightfold Profit Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics delivered a stunning financial turnaround in the first quarter of 2025, projecting operating profit of approximately 57.2 trillion won (roughly $38 billion) a more than eightfold increase compared to...

Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Engineering Setbacks, Mass Production Timeline at Risk

Apples highly anticipated foldable iPhone is running into significant engineering hurdles during its test phase, raising concerns about potential delays in both mass production and product shipments, according to a report...

Britain Courts Anthropic Amid US Defense Department Dispute

The United Kingdom is actively working to attract Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude AI app, to expand its footprint in the country. This diplomatic push comes as Anthropic finds itself in the middle of a...

OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

OpenAI is navigating a significant leadership restructuring at one of the most pivotal moments in its history. The AI powerhouse confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is transitioning into a newly created...

Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly making Grok subscriptions a prerequisite for banks and advisers involved in SpaceXs highly anticipated initial public offering. According to the New York Times, citing insiders familiar with the...