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FxWirePro: USD/JPY diagonal call spread of 102.50/105 strikes with 99 KO on long call as BoJ seems concerned by Yen further strength

Jul 07, 2016 11:41 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Since the Bank of Japan remains concerned by yen strength and could prevent a move below 100. Leveraged call spread is welcome as the dollar buoyed at 100 while thanking to high 2m volatility. Brexit uncertainty is...

FxWirePro: Diagonal Credit Call Spreads for dubious AUD/CAD bulls to speculate on shrinking buying momentum

Jul 07, 2016 10:48 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

As the pair drags upswings near 0.9800 levels which is a stiff resistance at that juncture, medium-term pullbacks are seemingly still well supported by DMAs. While these levels hold the trend we have been witnessing...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/CAD option straps for hedging upside risks

Jul 07, 2016 08:10 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The Canadian dollars direction has been heavily influenced by crude oil prices in recent quarters (see above Graph). So long as the recent lows in oil prices hold, there is room for CAD to outperform other commodity...

FxWirePro: Mitigate AUD/JPY downside risks via PRBS as under-priced ATM premiums lure foreign traders on HY vols

Jul 07, 2016 06:58 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

This pair has been tumbling after Brexit event as the buying momentum is reduced and the long-term downtrend seems to be intact for now as the massive volumes are convincing this bearish environment on monthly...

Moody's: Korea's public sector reforms present mid- and long-term credit challenges for state-owned companies

Jul 07, 2016 00:38 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that the Korean governments (Aa2 stable) planned public-sector reforms will raise the risk of credit quality erosion for many rated infrastructure and corporate government-related issuers...

Moody's: Post-Brexit default wave unlikely for European non-financial companies

Jul 06, 2016 23:38 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Although there was a surge in defaults among EMEA non-financial companies in Q2 2016, Brexit is unlikely to be a driver of additional defaults over the rest of the year, says Moodys Investors Service today in a new...

FxWirePro: NZD/CAD 3-way diagonal straddles versus OTM call to trade ahead of Canadian data season

Jul 06, 2016 06:51 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

As we have the flurry of data releasesin Canada, we foresee option trading opportunity in NZDCAD. Canadian trade balance is scheduled to be released today, and it is forecasted to print -2.6B versus previous...

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Economy

China Bank Lending Rebounds in September, Beats Forecasts

Chinas new bank lending surged in September, exceeding market expectations as Beijing intensified monetary stimulus measures to support its slowing economy. However, weak annual credit growth continued to highlight subdued...

Asian Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Rise Ahead of US CPI Data

Asian stock markets traded mostly lower on Wednesday as a brief recovery in artificial intelligence (AI) shares faded, while rising oil prices and uncertainty ahead of key U.S. inflation data weighed on investor sentiment....

S&P 500 Futures Rise Ahead of US Inflation Data and Bank Earnings

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited crucial inflation data and quarterly earnings from major Wall Street banks, with concerns over artificial intelligence financing continuing to influence...

Gaza Olive Harvest Collapses as War Destroys Farmland

Gazas olive harvest has plunged dramatically as widespread destruction of agricultural land leaves farmers struggling to recover their livelihoods, even a year after a ceasefire ended major fighting. In central Gaza,...

Italy’s Meloni Warns US-Russia Diesel Deal Could Weaken Ukraine Sanctions

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticized the recent US-Russia diesel supply agreement, warning that the arrangement could undermine Western sanctions against Moscow and weaken diplomatic efforts to end the war...

Politics

IMF Warns US Debt Crisis Needs Fiscal Action, Urges China to Boost Consumption

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the United States cannot rely solely on economic growth to reduce its mounting national debt, urging Washington to introduce fiscal adjustments. Meanwhile, China must...

SpaceX Starlink Restrictions Disrupt Ukraine Military Operations

SpaceX reportedly imposed new restrictions on Starlink satellite terminals used by Ukraines military on Tuesday, disrupting critical battlefield operations as tensions between Kyiv and Washington intensified amid continued...

Trump Announces Massive Oil and Mineral Exploration Plans in Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that large-scale oil, natural gas, and mineral exploration activities are expected to begin in Greenland, highlighting the Arctic territorys vast resource potential and...

China Resumes US Soybean Purchases After Trump-Xi Summit

China has resumed purchases of US soybeans, with state-owned trading companies securing between eight and 10 Panamax cargoes this week, marking the first major deals since Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in...

China Warns Taiwan Over South China Sea Coast Guard Incident

China has warned Taiwan of potential consequences after its Coast Guard used a water cannon against a Chinese fishing boat near the disputed Pratas Islands in the South China Sea, escalating tensions as Beijing increases...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

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...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

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...

Technology

Alibaba Unveils Qwen AI Smart Glasses, Shares Rise 2%

Alibaba Groups U.S.-listed shares climbed nearly 2% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the Chinese technology giant introduced its latest Qwen AI smart glasses, strengthening its push into artificial...

ASML Raises 2026 Sales Forecast as AI Chip Demand Surges

ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant, has raised its full-year 2026 revenue forecast after posting record third-quarter sales, fueled by accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) investments and growing demand for...

Arm Breaches Qualcomm License Deal, Jury Awards $2

A Delaware jury has ruled that Arm Holdings violated its licensing agreement with Qualcomm and intentionally interfered with the chipmakers business relationship with Meta Platforms. However, the jury awarded Qualcomm just...

Nvidia Invests in Four French AI Companies to Expand European Presence

Nvidia Corp is expanding its presence in Europes artificial intelligence market through agreements to acquire minority stakes in four French technology companies, according to a report published Tuesday by French newspaper...

OpenAI Uses AI to Uncover Hidden Recording Device, FBI Makes Arrest

OpenAI has revealed that its artificial intelligence models played a crucial role in investigating a hidden recording device discovered inside one of its offices. The unusual security incident resulted in an employee being...