FxWirePro: Zero cost option structures allure FX traders on potential hawkish BoJ
Aug 08, 2018 13:26 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views
We immediately took the view that the adjustments of the Japanese monetary policy implemented by the Bank of Japan last week amounted to a capitulation on the part of the BoJ.In the meantime, reports have emerged that the...
Aug 08, 2018 12:35 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
Although the crude oil prices received a momentary boost from post OPEC-NOPEC meeting, after OPEC announced the release of 1mbd, OPEC-NOPEC clarified on Saturday, June 23 that the 1mbd will be delivered, and it was not...
FxWirePro: Covered and naked put options - Dual trades in APAC FX space ahead of RBNZ
Aug 08, 2018 11:51 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views
The NZD primarily nudged higher only to subsequently drift lower, again discovering itself halting near strong support zone, although like yesterday it is not certain to have adequate momentum to break through ahead...
Aug 08, 2018 09:46 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views
Major cryptocurrencies have continued bearish streaks as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deferred the pronouncement on the approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The US regulatory authority, in...
FxWirePro: Brexit or BoE, Sterling still under pressure – Bearish setup for two GBP trades
Aug 08, 2018 08:14 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views
After an action-packed last week, GBP faded in the background this week with no major developments. The Bank of England voted unanimously to raise the Bank Rate by 25bps to 0.75 percent on August 2nd, saying recent data...
Zebpay’s efforts of bouncing back by slashing down 50% transaction fees after blanket ban
Aug 08, 2018 07:19 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Insights & Views
Bitcoin price is yet another day for bears, as perhaps establishing its sights on strong support zones. The pioneer cryptocurrency has tumbled from the highs of $8,313.3 to the current $6,545.9 levels. Amid this bearish...
FxWirePro: NZD/JPY put ratio back spreads for optimized hedging ahead of RBNZ
Aug 08, 2018 06:08 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views
Bearish NZDJPY scenarios: 1) The NZ housing market slowdown becomes disorderly 2) The NZ immigration rolls over quickly 3) NZ bank funding issues intensify, causing the market to question NZs ability to attract...
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