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FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Trade less in exaggerating vols of trendless EUR/USD - IV adjustments for post-UK referendum

Jun 15, 2016 09:04 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The implied volatility of ATM contracts for 1M-3M tenors of EURUSD is flashing at around 12.45, that would be thepost effects of UK referendum period. The risk reversals of this pair of the same duration are flashing...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: EUR/USD naked strangle shorts amid divergence between 1m HVs/IVs and 1m Spot/RR too

Jun 15, 2016 07:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The implied volatility of ATM contracts for 1M-3M tenors of EURUSD is flashing at around 12.45%. The risk reversals of this pair of the same duration are flashing hedging arrangements for downside risks. Since the...

Fitch Rates Indonesia's Yen Bond 'BBB-' (EXP)

Jun 15, 2016 04:17 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Fitch Ratings has assigned Indonesias forthcoming Japanese yen denominated bonds an expected rating of BBB-(EXP). KEY RATING DRIVERS The expected rating is in line with Indonesias Long-Term Foreign Currency...

MOODY'S: Despite Radical Changes, UK Life Insures Are Adapting Well To Challenging LANDSCAPE

Jun 14, 2016 23:13 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

According to Moodys Investors Service, the UK life industry is in a better position than a year ago despite radical changes to the retirement landscape following pension reforms. Moodys views the UK opting to leave the...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Short HY vols with bearish-neutral RR of USD/CHF via put ladders ahead of Fed and SNB

Jun 14, 2016 12:11 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Ahead of the central banks monetary policy reviews this week, we reckon both Fed and Swiss central banks are likely to maintain status Quo in its monetary policy, rates likely to remain unchanged at this meeting. Having...

FxWirePro: Prefer bidding over SNB than on already priced in Fed - Swiss franc to appreciate further against dollar and euro

Jun 14, 2016 11:06 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

The G10 FX markets have been wary as the Fed, BoJ, BoE, and SNB are lined up to hold their monetary policy meetings this week. Even though none expects the US rate hike at tomorrows FOMC meeting but the focus will be on...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Bid 1w EUR/JPY RR and construct FX portfolio with put ladders for reduced hedging cost on further downside risks

Jun 14, 2016 08:00 am UTC| Research & Analysis

The current IVs of ATM contracts of this pair are at higher levels above 17.55% but have shrunk away after central bank policy events that are scheduled ahead in this week, it is likely to perceive at 15.58% and at an...

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Economy

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...

Asian Currencies Mixed as Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High

Asian currencies traded mixed on Thursday as the U.S. dollar hovered near a two-month high, supported by stronger U.S. economic data, renewed inflation concerns and growing expectations for another Federal Reserve rate...

RBI Uses $10 Billion Currency Swaps to Drain Excess Rupee Liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India has conducted at least $10 billion worth of currency swaps in recent weeks as it moves to absorb excess liquidity from the countrys financial system and contain potential inflation risks,...

Politics

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...

Judge Orders Trump to Restore White House Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trumps administration to temporarily restore White House press access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that the administrations ban on the three...

Ghana Says Western Support Growing for Slave Trade Reparations

Ghana says Western support is increasing for its campaign seeking reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade, with the initial effort focused on securing the return of African artifacts taken during the colonial era....

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

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...

SoftBank Raises $11.1 Billion in Bond Sale to Fund OpenAI Investment

SoftBank Group has raised $11.1 billion through a major dollar- and euro-denominated bond offering as the Japanese technology investment giant builds up cash to finance its expanding artificial intelligence investments,...

Meta Connect Spotlights Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Privacy Concerns

Meta Platforms opened its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, with the technology giant expected to introduce new smart glasses as it seeks to expand its lead in AI-powered wearable devices while addressing mounting...