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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: How could you mitigate Bullion risks in Q4 on eve of festive season? 3-way straddle versus OTM put on its efficient functionality

Aug 17, 2016 10:03 am UTC| Commentary

The Copper is likely to underperform on rising supply and the slowdown in China. We look ahead for gold to trade higher towards $1,400/oz near-term We kept advocating staying longs in gold futures from last couple...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: AUD/USD set to quash recent gains owing to RBA’s next MPC meet, 1m IV skews quite evident to signal OTM put strikes

Aug 16, 2016 11:58 am UTC| Insights & Views

Today, Aussie dollar gains considerably as the Reserve Bank of Australia makes constructive comments and on the disappointing U.S. data continued to weigh broadly on the greenback (retail sales and UoM consumer sentiments...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Telecom, Media and Utility sectors under FX hedging scanner after Brexit dust settling

Aug 16, 2016 08:24 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

GBP benefited from a classic dead-cat bounce when the BoE opted to defer its policy response to Brexit in July. The rally was short-lived as the BoE kept its word and delivered a comprehensive package of measures at the...

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FxWirePro: FX OTC anticipates USD/JPY’s upside to be minimal – Backspreads by bidding 1m RR to arrest potential downside risks

Aug 16, 2016 07:45 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Lets have a glance on OTC market arrangements for hedging the uncertainty in this pair: The delta risk reversal for USDJPY in long-term indicates more bearish pressures in FX option markets. What we could infer from...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: GBP/AUD “diagonal option strips” for both speculation and hedgingT

Aug 12, 2016 11:07 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

As stated in our earlier post on this pairs technical lines, bears have extended slumps below 61.8% Fibonacci retracements and major downtrend still seems bearish despite abrupt upswings. We continue to maintain our...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: GBP/JPY ATM IVs (1M x 3M) lure both option writers and holders – PRBS with sensitivity tools to brief hedging dimensions

Aug 12, 2016 06:57 am UTC| Insights & Views

Hedging GBPJPY further downside risks with Put Ratio Back Spreads (PRBS): The ATM IVs of GBPJPY of 2W expiries are at just tad above 12%, and 13.50% for 3M tenor. Although the momentum in short term bear trend is...

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FxWirePro: PRBS right choice for USD/MXN hedging vehicle as Banxico likely to stand pat

Aug 11, 2016 13:07 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Todays rate meeting should see rates left on hold at 4.25% by Banxico. At the June meeting, Banxico raised rates by a surprising 50 bps and in the meantime MXN at least didnt depreciate further. The central bank of...

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Economy

South Korea Industry Minister Heads to Washington Amid U.S. Tariff Hike Concerns

South Koreas Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is set to visit Washington on Thursday to hold high-level talks with U.S. officials following President Donald Trumps announcement of plans to raise tariffs on South Korean...

Oil Prices Hit Four-Month High as Geopolitical Risks and Supply Disruptions Intensify

Oil prices climbed to a four-month high during Asian trading on Thursday, extending recent gains as heightened geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran prompted traders to price in a higher risk premium....

Asia Stocks Pause as Tech Earnings, Fed Signals, and Dollar Weakness Drive Markets

Asian stock markets took a breather on Thursday after a strong rally, as mixed tech earnings and caution ahead of Apples results prompted investors to reassess risk. Market sentiment was also influenced by a shaky U.S....

Dollar Struggles as Policy Uncertainty Weighs on Markets Despite Official Support

The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Thursday, as lingering uncertainty over U.S. economic policy, Federal Reserve independence, and geopolitical developments continued to undermine confidence in the currency. While...

UK Vehicle Production Falls Sharply in 2025 Amid Cyberattack, Tariffs, and Industry Restructuring

British vehicle production suffered a major setback in 2025, marking what industry leaders have described as the toughest year in a generation for the UK automotive sector. A combination of a major cyberattack, new trade...

Politics

Trump Warns Minneapolis Mayor as Immigration Raids Continue Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that he was playing with fire by insisting local police would not enforce federal immigration laws, even as the White House sent mixed messages...

Starmer’s China Visit Signals New Era in UK–China Economic Relations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday in a high-profile diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening UKChina economic relations after years of strained ties....

Jerome Powell Attends Supreme Court Hearing on Trump Effort to Fire Fed Governor, Calling It Historic

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed on Wednesday that he personally attended last weeks Supreme Court arguments related to President Donald Trumps attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, underscoring...

Trump Weighs Military Options as Iran Tensions Rise

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a range of military and political options against Iran, including targeted strikes aimed at weakening the countrys security leadership and encouraging renewed protests, according...

Trump Appoints Colin McDonald as Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the appointment of Colin McDonald to a newly created position at the U.S. Department of Justice, naming him assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement. The move...

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 Stock Surges After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Strong Q1 2026 Revenue Outlook Despite Higher Capex

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) shares jumped sharply in after-hours trading after the company delivered better-than-expected Q4 2025 earnings and issued a strong revenue forecast for the first quarter of 2026, easing...

Samsung Electronics Posts Record Q4 2025 Profit as AI Chip Demand Soars

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) delivered record-breaking revenue and profit in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven largely by booming demand from the artificial intelligence industry for advanced memory chips. The...

Microsoft AI Spending Surge Sparks Investor Jitters Despite Solid Azure Growth

Microsoft rattled investors after reporting record artificial intelligence spending alongside slower-than-expected cloud growth, raising concerns about when its massive AI investments will meaningfully pay off. Following...

Advantest Shares Hit Record High on Strong AI-Driven Earnings and Nvidia Demand

Advantest Corp. (TYO:6857) shares surged to a record high on Thursday after the Japanese semiconductor testing equipment maker posted strong fiscal third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance, driven by robust...

Google Disrupts Major Residential Proxy Network IPIDEA

Google has taken decisive action to dismantle one of the worlds largest residential proxy networks, IPIDEA, in a major cybersecurity operation aimed at protecting millions of consumer devices from abuse by cybercriminals...