GBP/USD Option strips better over straddle on downswings
Aug 28, 2015 13:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Cable is currently trading at spot 1.5377 and we are eying upon strip straddle because speculating opportunities lingering as the pair has been oscillating on either direction since last May but for now slightly downwards...
Chinese monetary policy measures may disrupt treasury holdings
Aug 28, 2015 11:58 am UTC| Insights & Views
Recent price action at the long end has also prompted many market participants to raise concerns about a sharp selloff as China reduces its Treasury holdings. We believe the impact on long-term rates is unlikely to be...
Tepid moves of 10Y US treasury yields on Fed’s dovish commentary
Aug 28, 2015 11:21 am UTC| Insights & Views
Since the recent Fed commentary suggests that a September hike is unlikely, whether the Fed hikes later in the year would depend on the evolution of economic data, as well as financial conditions. Given the recent...
ECB likley under pressure to revise inflation projections lower
Aug 28, 2015 11:13 am UTC| Insights & Views
Since the 16 July ECB meeting, notable developments in world markets have put downward pressure on the c.banks quarterly inflation projections. Brent price is down about 25%, and trade-weighted EUR is up 5%. 5y and 5y5y...
FxWirePro: EUR/AUD tests trendline support at 1.5599 – put ratio spread for swing trading
Aug 28, 2015 09:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Technicals
The uptrend that has been gradually prolonging from last three months has taken one step ahead to break trendline resistance, it looks like the pair has set up a new stage for its bull run as you can make out from strong...
FxWirePro: AUD/CAD put ladder for swing trading
Aug 28, 2015 07:47 am UTC| Insights & Views
Technical Glimpse: The downtrend that has been gradually prolonging and bearish candles are popping up every now and then with abundant volume confirmation. While %D crossover near 80 levels signifies the selling...
FxWirePro: Ideal time for USD/JPY call ratio spread
Aug 28, 2015 07:43 am UTC| Insights & Views
So for now call ratio spread than any other strategy is recommended on rallies because if you understand that call options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy USDJPY at a predetermined price on a...
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