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FxWirePro: DXY likely to hit 100 mark on Trumps economic advisory - USD/Asian pairs seem most conducive for 1x2 ratio call spreads

Nov 14, 2016 11:07 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Much manifestation, not much lucidity: A few days to reflect on the possible implications of a Trump Presidency for the US, the rest of the world and the European political landscape hasnt really done much to fill in the...

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FxWirePro: BRL, RUB and ZAR among BRICS crosses under-scanner for bearish hedging

Nov 14, 2016 10:42 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Before we begin with this write-up, we urge you to glance through BRICS currencies against thedollar; you notice a massive depreciation in BRICS pair from last 3-4 days to trade 4-weeks highs. EM currency performance...

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FxWirePro: NZD index signifies extreme vulnerability, ITM delta puts to serve as optimal hedging for a sturdier USD amid carry pullback ahead of data events

Nov 14, 2016 09:29 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

The NZD has under-performed considerably post-RBNZ monetary policy and the Trumps victory. Concerns about exports, plus a stronger US dollar, are at play. The FxWirePro NZ dollar strength index flashing up with negative...

Moody's maintains positive outlook on Irish banking system amid strong operating environment

Nov 14, 2016 08:07 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service has maintained its positive outlook on Irelands banking system, reflecting the rating agencys expectation that operating conditions for the countrys banks will continue to improve. The outlook...

Franchisees don't do their homework and are too optimistic about risks: research

Nov 13, 2016 21:11 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Business

Franchisees are unrealistically optimistic about risks of setting up their business, even after those risks have been disclosed to them, our research shows. We tested this unrealistic optimism by surveying 205 current...

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FxWirePro: Sterling gets cushion by the U.S. politics but U.K. politics still uncertain – Stay short in Cable via option combinations

Nov 11, 2016 13:41 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The sterling has outperformed other major currencies since the US election, with no obvious driver except perhaps the suggestion that the new US administration may favor the US and UK trade deal. GBPUSD backed up to as...

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FxWirePro: Uphold longs in EUR/NZD via 1W25D call spreads capitalizing 1m HY IVs on RBNZ, unemployment claims, and GDT index

Nov 11, 2016 13:11 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

Stay long EURNZD, as the kiwi dollar has been relatively resilient this week as New Zealand was one of only two G10 currencies where interest rates increased this week. The outperformance came on the back of a lower...