Digital Currency Revolution Series: Bakkt’s Acquisition of Digital Asset Custody Company
Apr 30, 2019 03:44 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views
The new cryptocurrency start-up, Bakkt which is the digital asset ecosystem established by Intercontinental Exchanges (ICE), was all set to launch bitcoin futures contracts with physically delivery facilities. The...
FxWirePro: Can MAS’ status quo bring-in any stimulus in SGD? Take a glance at RV trades
Apr 29, 2019 13:28 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks
The latest macroeconomic outlook from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) painted a more cautious growth picture. They expect growth this year to be slightly below the mid-point of the official 1.5-3.5% growth...
FxWirePro: GBP/CAD Debit Put Spreads on 3m Skews Ahead of BoE
Apr 29, 2019 12:42 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks
BoE is scheduled for its monetary policy for this week. Ongoing political uncertainty indicates a continuation of the wait-and-see message regarding the timing of the next bank rate hike. Still, an expected upgrade to...
FxWirePro: Significance of Gamma in Antipodean FX
Apr 29, 2019 10:17 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks
We expect the RBNZ to cut the OCR by 25bp in May and then remain on hold until 2020 when a weaker NZ economy will require a further cut. That should keep 2yr swap yields depressed, with fresh record lows below 1.60%...
FxWirePro: Relative Value Options Trades Among Antipodeans
Apr 29, 2019 09:28 am UTC| Research & Analysis
We expect the RBNZ to cut the OCR by 25bp in May and then remain on hold until 2020 when a weaker NZ economy will require a further cut. That should keep 2yr swap yields depressed, with fresh record lows below 1.60%...
Digital Currency Revolution Series: Jaguar Land Rover’s Crypto Interests
Apr 29, 2019 09:05 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views
As per the Reuters sources,the global automobile giant, the UKs largest car manufacturer and the subsidiary of Indias Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover who designs, manufactures and markets of both Jaguar and Land Rover...
FxWirePro: GBP/AUD 3-Way Options Straddle Cersus Call Ahead of BoE
Apr 29, 2019 07:19 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Despite a May-Day holiday-shortened week ahead, key for the week ahead include the FOMC decision on 2 May (while no changes to the policy setting is expected, nevertheless any indications of a dovish inclination given the...
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