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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: "AUD/NZD premiums on call blowing out of proportion" - delta neutrality strategy for dubious bulls

Mar 10, 2016 07:29 am UTC| Technicals

If you have to compare the 1W ATM IVs with monthly tenors, then the prevailing bullish swings may not be having the same momentum in rallies going forward as we are seeing it right now. ATM IVs of 1W expiries are at...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/NZD ATM IVs to reduce that bids writers an opportunity – backspread hedges aggressive bullish sentiments

Mar 10, 2016 06:16 am UTC| Technicals

From last two weeks, Aussie dollar against Kiwi dollar has been gaining vigorously (about 5.64% while articulating) as both technical and fundamental indicators are still signalling buying sentiments. But if you compare...

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FxWirePro: EUR/GBP IVs best buys among G20s - credit combos for hedging bets

Mar 09, 2016 14:36 pm UTC| Technicals

The implied volatilities flashed screaming off as the euro crosses tumbled reasonably ahead of the hopes from tomorrows ECBs dovish moves. The catalyst was a warm and fuzzy feeling flowing across major currency crosses...

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FxWirePro: Will BoC deliver dovish policy or stand pat? USD/CAD's credit spreads for smart hedging of CAD's STG and LT depreciation risks

Mar 09, 2016 14:11 pm UTC| Technicals

The major jeopardies for to the CAD trade are: Oil topped at $38.36on Wednesday and upside cap is seen at $40, it is likely to remain within 35-40 range, suggesting the loonie may not move far from November 2015 highs...

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FxWirePro: EUR/GBP 3 white soldiers to lead bull war but short bears active on channel break out - stay short via binary

Mar 09, 2016 11:29 am UTC| Technicals

You may be little puzzled if you want to understand the technical intricacies of this pair, (to keep simple this pair may dip a little in short term but long term uptrend still seems intact). It breaks channel supports...

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FxWirePro: Euro's divergence between HVs and IVs but convergence between spot and RR, EUR/USD hedging as per OTC adjustments

Mar 09, 2016 09:56 am UTC| Technicals

The implied volatility of ATM contracts for 1M-3M expiries of this the pair is ranging from 10.5-12%. Delta risk reversals with positive ticks creeping up gradually for next 1W expiries to signify the hedging positions...

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EUR/NZD deceptive rallies likely to bring trade paralysis, bears cautious ahead of RBNZ and ECB meets

Mar 09, 2016 07:42 am UTC| Technicals

Euros tepid movements against Kiwi dollar so far were restrained by RBNZs monetary policy that is scheduled tomorrow, we expect they will keep the OCR on hold at 2.5%. As a result euro short term bulls tend to get...

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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...