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FxWirePro: EUR/CHF OTC tools indicate quite but bearish-neutral - Attain low but certain yields in mid-month strangles

May 04, 2017 13:02 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Lets have a glance through the implied volatilities of EURCHF ATM contracts from the above nutshell, IVs of this underlying pair of all expiries have been the least among G10 currency segment. These lower volatile...

FxWirePro: What do EUR risk reversals and delta hedges offer?

May 04, 2017 10:18 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

EUR-cross-risk-reversals have understandably re-priced sharply in the direction of EUR calls, especially against G10 commodity currencies that were among the worst performers on the week. We struggle to see severe...

Fitch: Malta's Budget Surplus Underscores Fiscal Progress

May 04, 2017 10:00 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Maltas 1% of GDP budget surplus for 2016 underscores our view that the public debt/GDP ratio is on a downward trajectory, Fitch Ratings says. We do not believe the early general election called this week is likely to...

FxWirePro: EURO vols collapse but front-end risk-reversals still indicates bearish risks even after French election result

May 04, 2017 08:58 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Well anticipated French election outcome on April 24th saw vols fall meaningfully below 1-day forward levels from last weeks close. Even adjusting for the sharp decline baked into forward vols to account for the passage of...

FxWirePro: USD/EM lower, USD/JPY higher, well-priced dual digitals to strike the balance

May 04, 2017 08:28 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

We add short EM vol risk on positive developments this week, tactical yen bearishness plays well alongside good-quality carry. So, weve have turned tactically bearish on the yen, expecting USDJPY to edge northwards at 114...

FxWirePro: Stay hedged in Silver via 3-way straddles vs OTM Calls on mounting bearish sentiments in OTC bullion

May 04, 2017 06:57 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

As the U.S. Federal Reserve has maintained status quo at its monetary policy meeting yesterday (funds rate at 1.00%) due to pauses to parse more economic data but may hint it is on track for an increase in June, bullions...

FxWirePro: USD/RUB FX derivatives trades amid CBR FX interventions

May 03, 2017 09:59 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views

USDRUB is advancing above 57 marks as the spot met dip buyers following the improved tone in the greenback plus the persistent weakness in crude oil prices. In fact, RUB sold off as the barrel of Brent crude is testing...

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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...