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FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: NZD/JPY IVs accelerate in sky rocketed pace as BoJ’s and RBNZ’s monetary policy give impetus – how to use HY vols in FX options

Jul 28, 2016 08:06 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

The implied volatilities of ATM contracts for near month expiries of this the pair are spiking in sky-rocketed pace. Here are the evidences: ATM IVs of this pair is trending higher at around 53.61%, 17.99% and 24.47%...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: D/S equation to disrupt WTI in short run – Stay hedged via 3-way straddles versus call ahead of EIA inventories

Jul 27, 2016 13:46 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Oil got a bit ahead of itself in June, breaching $50/bbl, but has since eased as some earlier supply disruptions were resolved and the market focuses on the potential for slower demand growth, an overhang of refined...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Sterling shrugs off better than forecast GDP flashes – CRBS to hedge EUR/GBP’s upside risks

Jul 27, 2016 12:35 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

The GBP versus a few major G10 currencies on Wednesday, despite upbeat Q2 GDP numbers, as the investors seem to have remained cautious ahead of the Feds monetary policy statement due later in the day and the Bank of...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Is it RBA or BoJ, short-term foreign traders to stay hedged in AUD/JPY EXIM bills

Jul 27, 2016 10:19 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The Australian inflation data for Q2 provided a considerable dampener for the rate cut speculation this morning. The inflation measure preferred by the Australian central bank (RBA), the trimmed mean, remained...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Hedge NZD/USD uncertainties ahead of FOMC and commodity avenues drift in sideways

Jul 27, 2016 07:39 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Markets were range bound ahead of the run of imminent central bank meetings, starting with the FOMC tomorrow morning. The US data releases underscored the improved tone to the economy recently. Financial markets...

Announcement: Moody's: China's shadow banking system continues to grow; leverage increases further

Jul 27, 2016 03:07 am UTC| Research & Analysis

Moodys Investors Service says that overall leverage in Chinas (Aa3 negative) economy continues to rise, as credit growth -- measured by total social financing (TSF) -- outpaces nominal GDP. The growth in overall...

FxWirePro: Prefer AUD/JPY vega puts on long leg on 1w ATM IVs - rallies and HY vols likely to bolster PRBS yields

Jul 26, 2016 12:32 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

This pair has dropped below DMAs as selling momentum seems to have been intensified but long-term downtrend remains intact upon the convincing volumes and other technical indicators favouring bears long term...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation,...

Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Polestar to Launch Polestar 4 Pure EV in South Korea

Polestar, a Swedish automotive manufacturer owned by Volvo Cars, is set to bring its all-electric Sports Utility Vehicle to South Korea. The company specializing in EV production will release its Polestar 4 electric...

Canada Set to Enforce OECD Crypto Tax Standards by 2026

Canada has announced plans to adopt the OECDs Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize cryptocurrency taxation. The move aims to enhance transparency and regulatory...

Elon Musk Reveals Cybertruck Accelerator Fix; New Software Bug Exposed in Car Wash Mishap

Elon Musk has addressed the Tesla Cybertrucks accelerator problem in a recent flurry of issues. At the same time, another owner reports a significant software glitch following a routine car wash, causing a five-hour system...

Samsung's Exynos 2500 Rumored to Eclipse Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in Power Efficiency With 3nm SoC

Samsung is reportedly preparing to equip the Galaxy S25 series with the Exynos 2500, a chipset that utilizes 3nm technology and may perform better than Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. For the next Galaxy S25 series,...

Shibarium Soars 160% as Key Metric Rebounds, Signaling Recovery

Shibarium, Shiba Inus blockchain solution, has surged by an impressive 160% in just 24 hours, marking a notable recovery in vital metrics. This surge follows a recent decline in transaction volume, indicating a swift...