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Moody's changes outlook on Uruguay's rating to negative; affirms government bond rating at Baa2

Jun 22, 2016 23:29 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service has today affirmed the government of Uruguays Baa2 issuer and government bond ratings and changed the outlook to negative from stable. The governments senior unsecured government bond ratings were...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: FX option positioning of USD/TRY on Brexit win scenario

Jun 22, 2016 10:33 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The campaign surrounding the EU referendum is on the home straight. In less than 24 hours, the polling stations will open and the British electorate will start to decide on the membership of Great Britain in the...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Hedge NZD/USD via 3 way straddles versus put over RBNZ and Fed uncertainties

Jun 22, 2016 09:39 am UTC| Research & Analysis

New Zealands upbeat GDP reduces prospects of OCR cut, so as US CPI for Fed hikes. NZ produced the upbeat GDP QoQ numbers last week, actual 0.7% versus forecasts at 0.5%. On the flip side, Feds deferral on rate hiking...

FxWirePro: New Zealand's upbeat GDP reduces prospects of OCR cut, so as US CPI for Fed hikes, lead NZD/USD at 1-year highs

Jun 22, 2016 07:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Research & Analysis

NZ produced the upbeat GDP QoQ numbers last week, actual 0.7% versus forecasts at 0.5%. New Zealand economy advanced a seasonally adjusted 0.7 pct in Q1 of 2016, following 0.9 pct expansion in the previous period and...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: What if EUR/JPY risk off phase materializes – Short extreme skew and buy 2m put spread at zero cost

Jun 21, 2016 13:22 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Short the extreme EUR/JPY skews as shown in the diagram. The next two months would observe numerous developments, including notably the UK referendum outcome. Expression: The EUR/JPY 2m risk reversal is trading at...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Portfolio review of EURJPY put ladder – shorts on track to fetch desired yields, longs yet to function to arrest downside risks

Jun 21, 2016 11:49 am UTC| Research & Analysis

This is justa review of the short put ladder option strategy that was advocated on exactly a week ago (14th June). Before we begin please follow below weblink for our previous option recommendation on this...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Perceive RBA minutes as opportunity for AUD/JPY option writers – IVs ensure momentum in Vega of longs in PRBS

Jun 21, 2016 07:05 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The Reserve Bank of Australia released its June meeting minutes that provided the same message the bank delivered in its post-meeting statement. It implied just a slight easing bias. Indeed, the strong economic activity...

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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...