Apr 03, 2018 12:42 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
Subsequently to the upward revisions on gold, we have further boosted our silver forecasts and, amidst a broader medium-term precious metals rally, see the potential for silver to outperform gold as the XAU/XAG ratio moves...
Apr 03, 2018 12:29 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
Negotiations between the UK and EU seem to have progressed in recent times. A combined message from both Brexit Secretary Davis and EU chief negotiator Barnier indicated both blocs had broadly agreed to a post-Brexit...
FxWirePro: Gold OTC sensitivity tools indicate lingering bulls’ sentiments in far-month deliveries
Apr 03, 2018 11:57 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
Good ownership in front end Gold skews: With Gold front vols bound to remain firm for longer and as the late cycle Gold rally takes hold on the back of the post-Fed, Gold skews should stay supported even as 3M skews are at...
FxWirePro: NZD/JPY debit put spreads – A run through on trading and hedging strategy
Apr 03, 2018 11:36 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
The Kiwi is expected to lose its pole position in terms of offering the highest central bank policy rate in G10 next year, and this should keep the currency a laggard. Moribund milk powder prices should also continue to...
FxWirePro: Trade AUD/NZD via writing strangle and hedge via options strips
Apr 03, 2018 09:15 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
AUDNZD in a neutral state near term, a 1.0600-1.0700 range likely to contain. In medium term perspective, we could foresee the potential for a further decline towards 1.0493 during this month, given recent interest rate...
FxWirePro: Euro looks sturdier against antipodeans – Buy EUR/AUD cash and EUR/NZD AED calls
Apr 03, 2018 08:50 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views
RBA maintains status quo to leave its cash rates unchanged at 1.50%, our outlook on the Aussie central bank is to remain on hold throughout 2018, and this is anchoring short-maturity interest rates and should keep 3y swap...
Apr 02, 2018 12:10 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
CAD forecasts are upgraded on removing a NAFTA-scare discount in 1Q and forecasting more strength by end-18 on higher oil prices and a wider dollar discount. On the flip side, a high conviction, constructive view for EUR...
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