FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: GDT index in line with projections – “Vertical Straps” to speculate and hedge AUD/NZD swings on monetary policy divergence

Nov 16, 2016 08:56 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

TheGDT dairy auctionovernight resulted in a 5% rise overall, with WMP up 3% and SMP up 10%. The result is roughly in line with earlier futures predictions which had priced in a response to weather affected...

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FxWirePro: Mounting bearish hedging sentiments in Bullion OTC – Bidding XAG/USD ATM puts on 1M HY IVs and bearish delta RR to optimize PRBS

Nov 15, 2016 12:27 pm UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

The ATM IVs of silver of 1w-1m expiries are spiking higher crazily, 1m IVs are shy above 29.50% that encompasses Feds rate hike speculations (as we get closer to December, the investors are currently pricing higher chances...

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FxWirePro: RBA minutes hint on steady rates to monitor inflation - Deploy Diagonal Credit Put Spreads to monitor AUD/USD swings

Nov 15, 2016 09:23 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

The minutes from the November Board meeting were broadly consistent with the narrative from the recent Statement on Monetary Policy, as expected. The RBA continues to monitor the risks around the labor market, housing...

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FxWirePro: AUD/USD ATM IVs screaming off as RBA minutes hint on steady cash rates on inflationary front – Reminiscences of vega puts on spiking IVs

Nov 15, 2016 07:46 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

In the minutes of the November board meeting, there was a similar sense of optimism that was presented in earlier RBA commentary. They did not appear to add a significant amount of new insight into RBA...

Moody's revises outlook on Oman's banking system to stable from negative

Nov 15, 2016 02:21 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service has revised its outlook for Omans banking system to stable from negative. The stable outlook reflects Moodys expectation that Omani banks credit profiles will remain broadly stable over the outlook...

FxWirePro: Defensive themes of EURO, 6m vols to intensify on Europe elections

Nov 14, 2016 14:08 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Europe faces one constitutional referendum (Italy in December) and three to four national elections next year: Netherlands in March, France in April/May, Germany by October and possibly Italy. There are good reasons to...

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FxWirePro: Russian Ruble on competitive edge over Turkish Lira under Trump’s presidency – 2m Call spreads to arrest further upside risks in USD/TRY

Nov 14, 2016 14:01 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

RUB is often highlighted as a beneficiary of a potentially more amiable foreign policy stance towards Russia under Trump. Although clarity on this will not likely be forthcoming for months to come, RUBs fundamental...