FxWirePro: Optionality for Swedish Krona as Riksbank lowers rate stances
Apr 26, 2019 14:18 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks
The FX market is not alone in its concerns about weak global growth. An increasing number of central banks are warning of the resulting external risks. Yesterday Riksbank also caved in and assumed a more cautious course;...
FxWirePro: FX Options Strategic Stances in LatAm FX-Universe
Apr 26, 2019 13:34 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
We run you through JP Morgans analytical attempts in this write-up where neutral approach for LatAm FX bloc and strategic country views are focused. The improvement in global growth sentiment after some positive economic...
FxWirePro: FX OTC Updates and Options Combinations for GBP/USD Ahead of BoE
Apr 26, 2019 12:55 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks
BoE is scheduled for their monetary policy for next 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...
Blockchain Revolution Series: Wall Street Companies Flirt With Blockchain
Apr 26, 2019 10:39 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary
Major wall street companies, like Nike, JP Morgan, Facebook are unveiling blockchain projects. While Telegram is no exception. Samsung is reportedlyintending to launch its owntoken platform;it seems that Ethereum...
Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: Indian legislators reluctant on cryptocurrencies
Apr 26, 2019 08:13 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views
With cryptocurrency prices turbulence, prices declined in early December but bounced back since mid-December. Particularly, BTC approaching above $5,500 mark, we provide an update on some important regulatory matters...
Apr 26, 2019 07:49 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks
Yesterday, the Bank of Japan has maintained the status quo, negative rates are kept on hold. The BoJ cuts their GDP projections from 0.9% to 0.6%, which is no surprise considering what looks like a weak Q1. In addition,...
FxWirePro: South Korea disappoints Korean won – Vol spreads to tackle USD/KRW
Apr 25, 2019 14:25 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
South Korea reported rather weak GDP numbers this morning, which in my opinion is a wake-up call for the EM bulls. The economy contracted by 0.3% in Q1 2019 on a QoQ basis, missing the market expectations at 0.3% by a...
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