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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: Many fundamental reasons to keep foreign traders' urge to hedge NZD/CAD exposures

Nov 21, 2016 13:10 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

We know that the extent of damage from last weeks earthquakes, and the economic impact itself, remain highly uncertain, though we are erring towards the higher side, with major questions surrounding the extent of damage in...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: NZD/CAD smart hedge via Reverse Ratio Put Spreads – Bid 10D IVs on put writing and capitalize on rising crude prices and prospects

Nov 21, 2016 13:00 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

The current prices of this pair are sensing pressure at stiff resistances of 0.96-97 levels on various fundaments factors, we reckon ongoing upswings could be optimally utilized in order for reducing hedging cost. Crude...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Key drivers to stem in KRW auxiliary bearish streaks – FX derivatives combinations for hedging

Nov 21, 2016 12:13 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

As weve consistently been urging for bullish streaks of USDKRW contemplating various fundamental factors, the pair has shown a recent highof 1187 levels. For now, we would still maintain a bearish stance on account of...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/JPY rising 1w IVs unjustifiable but bid 1m HY IVs that encompass flurry of data streaks to deploy diagonal straps

Nov 21, 2016 11:38 am UTC| Research & Analysis

It seems rational that antipodeans currency crosses as high yielding avenues that suffer more as a result of the USD strength than most other G10 currencies. After all the USD strength is based on rising US rate...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/JPY bulls restrained at channel resistance and 7-DMA –Double touch binaries for intraday speculators and DPS for medium term traders

Nov 21, 2016 10:04 am UTC| Technicals

You are seeing bearish streaks of AUDJPY from last three-four days after the formation of bearish engulfing types of pattern at 81.548 levels. The current prices have gone below 7DMAs, please also be advised that the...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: EUR/JPY bulls bet ahead of Draghi’s speech, surveys gain solid momentum but skepticism still lingers – Rosy times for hedgers to bid put writings

Nov 21, 2016 07:52 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis

Euro area composite PMI post a solid gain in October, signaling 1.8% ar GDP growth. Improvement was broad-based by sector and countryand was reinforced by IFO and EC surveys Last weeks Q316 flash GDP prints an...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD bulls unlikely to gain traction against JPY, bearish DMA crossover to evidence more slumps on break out below 0.9517 – Use DPS to speculate

Nov 21, 2016 07:16 am UTC| Technicals

The bearish crossover to evidence more slumps as current prices consistently remain below DMAs The break below supports of 0.9517 signals bearish pressures, snap rallies to deploy fresh shorts. Volume build-ups are...

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Economy

India's 2025 Trade Push: Major FTAs & Global Partnerships Secured

Indias 2025 trade drive: Large FTAs international cooperation negotiated Signing many high-impact free trade and comprehensive economic cooperation pacts in 2025, India sped its trade diplomacy and showed a strategic...

Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Rebounds Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Most Asian currencies edged lower on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar rebounded from a near four-year low, with global markets focused on the Federal Reserves highly anticipated interest rate decision. Despite the mild...

China to Boost Brazilian Soybean Imports in Early 2026 Amid Price Advantage

China is set to significantly increase imports of Brazilian soybeans in the first half of 2026 as record harvests and competitive pricing in South America outweigh renewed purchases from the United States. Trade sources...

RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is now expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its February 3 policy meeting, according to a new forecast from ANZ, marking a shift in expectations after a brief easing...

Indonesian Stocks Slide After MSCI Flags Investability Risks and Downgrade Threat

Indonesian stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, plunging around 7%, after global index provider MSCI Inc. raised serious concerns about the investability of Indonesias equity market and warned of a possible...

Politics

U.S. and Taiwan Strengthen AI, Semiconductor, and Drone Cooperation at High-Level Economic Talks

Senior officials from Taiwan and the United States have reinforced bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and drone development during the sixth round of the U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity...

ICE Blocked From Entering Ecuador Consulate in Minneapolis During Immigration Operation

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent attempted to enter Ecuadors consulate in Minneapolis earlier this week but was stopped by consulate staff, prompting a diplomatic protest from Ecuadors government and...

Sam Altman Criticizes ICE Enforcement as Corporate Leaders Call for De-Escalation

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has voiced strong concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, telling employees that the agency is going too far amid an aggressive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. His...

Trump Claims Breakthrough in Syria Talks After Call With President al-Sharaa

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had resolved what he described as a tremendous problem related to Syria, signaling potential progress in long-running diplomatic...

Kim Jong Un Signals Expanded Nuclear Plans Ahead of Workers’ Party Congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has indicated that the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers Party will outline new, next-stage plans aimed at further strengthening the countrys nuclear war deterrent, according to a...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Approval of AI Chatbots Allowing Sexual Interactions With Minors

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing renewed scrutiny after internal company documents revealed he approved policies that allowed minors to access AI chatbot companions, despite warnings from Metas own safety teams. The...

China Approves First Import Batch of Nvidia H200 AI Chips Amid Strategic Shift

China has approved its first batch of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips for import, signaling a notable adjustment in the countrys approach to balancing advanced AI development with support for domestic technology...

C3.ai in Merger Talks With Automation Anywhere as AI Software Industry Sees Consolidation

Enterprise artificial intelligence software provider C3.ai is reportedly in merger discussions with privately held automation startup Automation Anywhere, according to a recent report by The Information, which cited people...

Anthropic Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook by 20% but Delays Path to Profitability

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has significantly increased its long-term revenue projections, highlighting strong demand for advanced AI technologies, while also acknowledging that profitability will take longer...

SoftBank Shares Surge as It Eyes Up to $30 Billion New Investment in OpenAI

SoftBank Group Corp (TYO:9984) shares jumped sharply in early Tokyo trading after reports emerged that the Japanese conglomerate is in discussions to invest as much as $30 billion more in OpenAI, the company behind...