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FxWirePro: Capitalize on shrinking AUD/USD IVs and bearish RR to arrest downside risks - Writing exorbitant puts for wise hedging via “Reverse Put Spreads”

Jun 06, 2017 08:08 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

AUDUSD contained in a 0.7600-0.7700 range. AUDUSD medium term perspectives: Although the pair bounces off the 0.7450, the upside area should be limited to 0.7600. RBA has limited the downside on AUDUSD during the next...

FxWirePro: Why is market vol so low despite global monetary policy season?

Jun 06, 2017 06:20 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

Within next fortnight or so, we have series of monetary policy meetings lined up. A very low supply of economic surprises currently is by itself enough to explain the low level of market volatility. RBAs cash rate today...

FxWirePro: Macro trade recommendations – Stay short in AUD vs CHF and EUR, long in CHF vs USD

Jun 05, 2017 14:23 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

AUD money markets rates have rallied by more than any other G10 currency over the past month (see above chart). In the process, the front-end of the curve has inverted again as rate cuts have started to be priced again...

FxWirePro: Optimized hedging in EUR/USD via costless collar strategy - Capitalize on lower IVs to bid for call writing

Jun 05, 2017 12:20 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The EURUSD vols have been belligerently sold off in the aftermath of the French presidential election. The markets hailed the election of Macron, shielding a very pro-European programme. The majority of the risk was...

FxWirePro: IVs fumble in Euro options owing to election risk premium in the Italian edition

Jun 05, 2017 11:52 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Euro options and election risk premium the Italian edition Election risk premium is once again the story in Euro options, this time a potential September/October vote in Italy. EUR-and EUR-cross options spanning September...

FxWirePro: CLP underperformance upside down - Deploy USD/CLP NDFs to hedge

Jun 05, 2017 11:24 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Stay short in 3m USDCLP NDF: Sell USDCLP 3m NDF at 672.85 with the target at 640 (5.1%) and stop above the top end of the range at 684 (-1.65%). The trading horizon is 3 month and it offers a positive carry of...

FxWirePro: Cost-effective structure to capture a RUB correction – Use 3m forwards

Jun 05, 2017 07:38 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Beware a RUB correction Are you concerned that RUB positioning is too heavy, stagnant price action is a warning sign, fundamentals could turn, and a significant correction could happen? We are. In the recent past weve...

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Politics

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US Commerce Secretary Asserts Huawei Chip Lag, Affirms Export Control Success

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Science

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

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Technology

Elon Musk vs Australia: global content take-down orders can harm the internet if adopted widely

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Post-Halving Surge: Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $150K on Reduced Market Leverage

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Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...
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