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Amid highly volatile economic environment, shielding currency exposure has become too risky than before. In this series we provide an intelligent insights and analysis on actionable FX derivative strategies that serve different levels of risk appetites and returns.

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Why is ZAR depreciation is cushioned? hedging FX risks via options

Mar 21, 2016 14:07 pm UTC| Technicals

The ZAR has strengthened against the US dollar (since mid-January, the ZAR has strengthened by 7%) despite domestic uncertainties and weak global risk sentiment. Credibility is running low because South Africa finances...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: TRY hedging drivers and diagonal spread to mitigate long term FX risks

Mar 21, 2016 13:40 pm UTC| Technicals

As the lira is climbing as a result of the dovish Fed, we see the previous risk of an emergency rate hike decreasing significantly. Inflation decelerated to 8.8% y/y in February 2016, down from its 20-month high of...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: EUR/NZD 1M IVs and likelihood to expire ITM and stay hedged via 3-Way straddle vs Call

Mar 21, 2016 11:27 am UTC| Technicals

First and foremost, have a look at the EURNZD ATM IVs of 1 and 3 months tenor (at around 13.5-13.75%) which is why we would advocate the below strategy since more likelihood of underlying spot price swings more...

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FxWirePro: NZD ATM IVs (1-3 month tenors) bouncing ahead of Kiwi trade balance - hedging rationale for both exporters & importers

Mar 21, 2016 08:19 am UTC| Technicals

Please be informed that the implied volatilities of ATM contracts of 1-3 months tenors are bouncing about 13-14% ahead of this weeks data releases of trade balance from NZ side and goods orders, unemployment claims and GDP...

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FxWirePro: Long guts combinations for hedging NZD/USD higher IV risks amid monetary policy divergence

Mar 21, 2016 06:55 am UTC| Technicals

We foresee NZD/USD to drift in range as NZ/US monetary policy diverges. A recovery in export prices but decrease in trade surplus would reduce the central banks sensitivity to the currency, support domestic incomes and...

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FxWirePro: NZD/USD jump above 7 & 21DMAs upon supports at 0.6750 but resistance 0.6870 - buy cash-or-nothing-call at every dip for speculation

Mar 21, 2016 06:16 am UTC| Technicals

This APAC pair has tested supports at 0.6750 levels (7DMA is at 0.6732, 7th Mar lows and 4th and 5th of Feb highs), but bearish pressures was also seen at 0.6780 for short term trend as it rejected resistance at this...

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FxWirePro: EUR/CHF breaks support at 1.0940, prices slide below MAs and shooting star brought back in narrow range to mild bear trend

Mar 18, 2016 14:18 pm UTC| Technicals

The pair has currently broken supports at 1.0940 levels. Current prices dropped below 7 21DMAs that means weakness to prolong. The southward travel upto next support at 1.0904 is quite possible. In contrast, on...

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Economy

Oil Prices Rise as Dollar Gains Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday while the U.S. dollar strengthened as hopes for a breakthrough in reopening the Strait of Hormuz faded, increasing concerns over global energy supply disruptions. Investors also turned...

US Stock Futures Hold Steady Ahead of CPI Data and Iran Conflict Concerns

U.S. stock index futures traded mostly flat on Monday evening as investors remained cautious ahead of the latest U.S. consumer inflation report and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Market sentiment was also influenced...

Trump-Iran Tensions Keep Oil Prices Elevated Amid Hormuz Supply Fears

Oil prices held firm during Asian trading on Tuesday after surging nearly 3% in the previous session, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns about global crude supply disruptions. Investors...

Gold Prices Hold Firm as Traders Watch U.S.-Iran Ceasefire and Trump-Xi Talks

Gold prices remained largely stable during Asian trading on Tuesday as investors closely tracked developments surrounding the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and awaited a high-profile meeting between former U.S. President...

Dollar Gains on Safe-Haven Demand as Iran Tensions and Inflation Data Loom

The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly on Monday as investors turned to safe-haven assets following rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. Market sentiment remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation reports...

Politics

EU Approves New Sanctions on Israeli Settlers and Hamas Leaders

European Union foreign ministers have agreed on a new sanctions package targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and several senior Hamas figures, marking a significant shift in EU foreign policy toward...

US Sanctions Target Iran Oil Network Supplying China Ahead of Trump-Xi Talks

The United States government has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies accused of helping Iran export oil to China, intensifying pressure on Tehran ahead of a key diplomatic meeting between President Donald...

Trump Weighs Renewed Iran Military Action Amid Hormuz Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly giving stronger consideration to restarting major military operations against Iran as nuclear negotiations remain stalled and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate....

Trump-Xi China Summit 2026: Trade Tensions, Taiwan, and Iran Take Center Stage

U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to China for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but analysts believe the meeting reflects a weaker negotiating position for Washington after months of political...

US Auto Industry Urges Trump to Block Chinese EV Market Access

As President Donald Trump prepares for a high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, pressure is mounting from U.S. automakers, lawmakers, unions, and manufacturers urging the administration to keep Chinese...

Science

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

Technology

OpenAI-Microsoft Deal Sets $38 Billion Revenue-Sharing Cap Ahead of Potential IPO

OpenAI and Microsoft have reportedly agreed to place a $38 billion cap on total revenue-sharing payments, according to a report published Monday by The Information. The move is seen as part of OpenAIs broader effort to...

Nintendo Shares Tumble as Weak Forecast and Rising Switch 2 Costs Worry Investors

Nintendo shares plunged on Monday after the Japanese gaming giant posted annual earnings that missed analyst expectations and issued a weaker-than-expected outlook for the current fiscal year. The disappointing forecast...

AI-Driven Inflation Raises U.S. Consumer Prices, Goldman Sachs Says

Artificial intelligence is starting to increase U.S. consumer prices through rising costs in electronics, software, and electricity, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The investment bank said AI-related inflation...

Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case

A federal judge has declined to immediately approve a proposed $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to Musks 2022 Twitter stock purchase disclosures. The...

Broadcom Eyes $35 Billion AI Chip Financing Deal With Apollo and Blackstone

Broadcom Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Inc. to secure around $35 billion in financing for its expanding artificial intelligence chip business, according to a Bloomberg...