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Amid highly volatile economic environment, shielding currency exposure has become too risky than before. In this series we provide an intelligent insights and analysis on actionable FX derivative strategies that serve different levels of risk appetites and returns.

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: "AUD/NZD premiums on call blowing out of proportion" - delta neutrality strategy for dubious bulls

Mar 10, 2016 07:29 am UTC| Technicals

If you have to compare the 1W ATM IVs with monthly tenors, then the prevailing bullish swings may not be having the same momentum in rallies going forward as we are seeing it right now. ATM IVs of 1W expiries are at...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/NZD ATM IVs to reduce that bids writers an opportunity – backspread hedges aggressive bullish sentiments

Mar 10, 2016 06:16 am UTC| Technicals

From last two weeks, Aussie dollar against Kiwi dollar has been gaining vigorously (about 5.64% while articulating) as both technical and fundamental indicators are still signalling buying sentiments. But if you compare...

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FxWirePro: EUR/GBP IVs best buys among G20s - credit combos for hedging bets

Mar 09, 2016 14:36 pm UTC| Technicals

The implied volatilities flashed screaming off as the euro crosses tumbled reasonably ahead of the hopes from tomorrows ECBs dovish moves. The catalyst was a warm and fuzzy feeling flowing across major currency crosses...

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FxWirePro: Will BoC deliver dovish policy or stand pat? USD/CAD's credit spreads for smart hedging of CAD's STG and LT depreciation risks

Mar 09, 2016 14:11 pm UTC| Technicals

The major jeopardies for to the CAD trade are: Oil topped at $38.36on Wednesday and upside cap is seen at $40, it is likely to remain within 35-40 range, suggesting the loonie may not move far from November 2015 highs...

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FxWirePro: EUR/GBP 3 white soldiers to lead bull war but short bears active on channel break out - stay short via binary

Mar 09, 2016 11:29 am UTC| Technicals

You may be little puzzled if you want to understand the technical intricacies of this pair, (to keep simple this pair may dip a little in short term but long term uptrend still seems intact). It breaks channel supports...

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FxWirePro: Euro's divergence between HVs and IVs but convergence between spot and RR, EUR/USD hedging as per OTC adjustments

Mar 09, 2016 09:56 am UTC| Technicals

The implied volatility of ATM contracts for 1M-3M expiries of this the pair is ranging from 10.5-12%. Delta risk reversals with positive ticks creeping up gradually for next 1W expiries to signify the hedging positions...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

EUR/NZD deceptive rallies likely to bring trade paralysis, bears cautious ahead of RBNZ and ECB meets

Mar 09, 2016 07:42 am UTC| Technicals

Euros tepid movements against Kiwi dollar so far were restrained by RBNZs monetary policy that is scheduled tomorrow, we expect they will keep the OCR on hold at 2.5%. As a result euro short term bulls tend to get...

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Economy

Federal Reserve Probes Big Banks Over Private Credit Exposure Amid Growing Systemic Risk Concerns

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Asia FX Weekly Gains Hold Amid U.S. Inflation Data and Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty

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Politics

Iran's Lost Mines Threaten Strait of Hormuz Reopening and Global Oil Markets

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Iran's Missile Arsenal Poses Ongoing Risk Despite U.S. Claims of Destruction

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Science

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NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

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

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Technology

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SanDisk Joins Nasdaq-100, Replacing Atlassian on April 20

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