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FxWirePro: A snapshot on JPY vols in Q2 on structural shift in Japan’s BoP

Apr 17, 2019 13:28 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The major component of the G3 FX vol bloc is JPY that has been an enigma for many investors over the past year and is likely to remain that way in light of the structural shift in Japans BoP (outflows) that is muffling the...

FxWirePro: A Run Through on Global FX Vols in Q2’2019

Apr 17, 2019 12:35 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

FX volatilities recently, across the board dropped to exceptionally low levels. In such an environment jumps in exchange rates become more likely. Before we proceed further lets just quickly glance through above...

FxWirePro: Diagonal Call Spreads to Hedge CAD’s Softness

Apr 17, 2019 11:25 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The CAD is soft, down modestly vs the USD while underperforming most of the G10 currencies as market participants focus on escalating diplomatic tensions between Canada and China. USDCADs intraday patterns reflect the...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: BitMex Likely to Introduce ‘Crypto Options Platform’

Apr 17, 2019 10:59 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Bitmex has originally introduced Perpetual Swaps in the recent past, which is a derivative product that was instrumental for trading like Future contracts but without any expiry or settlement. The facility supports BTC,...

FxWirePro: Uphold Longs in USD/CAD Ahead of Canadian Trade Balance

Apr 17, 2019 10:08 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Canada has scheduled for the trade balance data announcement this week,Canadas merchandise trade deficit narrowed to CAD 4.25 billion in January 2019 from an upwardly revised all-time high CAD 4.82 billion in the previous...

Digital Currency Revolution Series: eToroX unveils cryptocurrency exchange and stablecoins

Apr 17, 2019 06:00 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

eToroX, a social investing platform which is the blockchain division of global investment company eToro, has unveiled its cryptocurrency exchange. eToroX is a secure and regulated trading venue offering a wide range of...

FxWirePro: Mexican peso engulfed by renewed geopolitical risks, 3m USD/MXN IV skews still imminent to indicate upside risk

Apr 15, 2019 13:47 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Sometimes appearances are deceptive. The decision of the Mexican central bank at the end of March to leave interest rates unchanged was no surprise. The only surprise for some market participants was at most how clearly...

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Economy

US Stock Futures Fall as Treasury Yields Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. stock futures fell Thursday as rising Treasury yields and higher oil prices pressured Wall Street, while investors prepared for a closely watched meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi...

Mexico-US Trade Talks Delayed to October as Tariff Negotiations Continue

The fourth round of Mexico-US trade talks is unlikely to take place next week and could be postponed until October as both countries navigate a busy diplomatic schedule, according to a senior Mexican trade official. Luis...

Australia Unemployment Hits Five-Year High Despite Strong Jobs Growth

Australias labour market delivered mixed signals in August as employment growth comfortably exceeded expectations, while the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in nearly five years amid increased participation...

Asian Stocks Fall as Bond Yields Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Asian stocks mostly declined on Thursday as surging global bond yields weighed on risk appetite, while investors awaited a closely watched meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping....

Gold Prices Fall as Treasury Yields Rise on Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, extending pressure from the previous session as rising Treasury yields, stronger oil prices and a firm U.S. dollar fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve may continue raising...

Politics

Kremlin Says No Decision Yet on Putin-Trump December Summit

The Kremlin said Thursday that Russia has not yet decided whether President Vladimir Putin will attend a December G20 meeting in Miami, where a potential summit with U.S. President Donald Trump could take place. Moscow...

OpenAI Agent Breaches Australia Medicare Data Portal

An OpenAI artificial intelligence agent gained unauthorized access to an Australian government Medicare statistics portal, prompting a federal investigation and renewed concerns about the cybersecurity risks posed by...

Taiwan Thanks US for Support Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Taiwans government on Thursday expressed gratitude for continued US support and said it remains in close communication with Washington as President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US...

Netanyahu Takes Aim at Mamdani as Israel Election Nears

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his United Nations address on Thursday to criticize New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as the Israeli leader faces international pressure and a closely watched...

Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Two, Damages Maternity Hospital

Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and damaging residential buildings, medical facilities and other infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital, according to...

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

BlackBerry Shares Rise as Q2 Earnings, Revenue Beat Estimates

BlackBerry shares climbed more than 2% in premarket trading Thursday after the cybersecurity and software company reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and issued an upbeat full-year revenue outlook....

Apple Extends Qualcomm Patent Licensing Deal

Qualcomm said Thursday that Apple has extended its patent-licensing agreement with the U.S. chip designer, maintaining a key part of their relationship even as the iPhone maker works to reduce its dependence on Qualcomm...

Tencent Launches TenPayGo Payment App for Foreign Tourists in China

Tencent has launched TenPayGo, a new mobile payment app designed to make digital transactions easier for international travelers visiting China, as the technology giant looks to benefit from growing inbound tourism ahead...

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ Says AI Won’t Replace Livestream Hosts

Chinas livestream shopping industry is entering a slower phase, but Li Jiaqi, the influential presenter known as the Lipstick King, believes artificial intelligence will complement rather than replace human hosts. Li, who...

Meta Unveils Muse Charm AI Device, Expands Smart Glasses Lineup

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) unveiled a palm-sized device designed specifically for its Muse artificial intelligence agent on Wednesday, alongside an expanded lineup of smart glasses and new AI capabilities. CEO Mark...