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Monday’s FX Options Expiries: Key Levels to Watch
As we kick off the trading week, the foreign exchange (FX) options market presents several notable expiries that could influence price action across major currency pairs. Here’s a breakdown of the key levels to keep an eye on for Monday: USD/JPY Expiries The 150.70/80 level is particularly significant, as it aligns with recent price action…
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Market Momentum and Key Trends to Watch
The current market setup offers promising opportunities for momentum (MOMO) strategies. One of the key signs of a strong bull market is when significant money moves not just within individual fluctuations but lifts the entire market along with its overall trend. This pattern appears to be unfolding, yet confirmation of a breakout in U.S. equities…
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Navigating Rate Cuts: Opportunities in SOFR Options
In the past two weeks, we’ve seen a significant shift in the bond market. The yield on the 30-year bond has dropped by 40 basis points, while the yield on the March 2027 SOFR has seen an even steeper decline of 60 basis points. These movements have created compelling opportunities in the options market, particularly…
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Weekend News Recap: March 1-2, 2025
This weekend was packed with significant global developments, spanning AI investments, trade policies, economic shifts, and geopolitical maneuvers. Here’s a recap of the biggest stories from the past two days: Tech & Business Trade & Economy Geopolitics & Diplomacy Middle East Developments The weekend brought major shifts in global trade, diplomacy, and financial policies, setting…
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When Is the Right Time to Buy US Stocks?
The stock market is a beast of sentiment, cycles, and narratives. One of the most valuable signals for market timing comes not from technical charts or economic indicators but from how investors and analysts talk about corrections. 1. The Moment the Narrative Shifts A market correction is often framed as “healthy” when investors believe it…
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Smooth Sailing in JPY Funding Comes to an End
The era of smooth sailing in JPY funding came to a halt as the turn rolled into Tom/Next, exacerbated by a significant US Treasuries settlement. At its lowest point, the turn dipped to -80 basis points before stabilizing into positive territory overnight. Meanwhile, Tom/Next GC Tonar also softened due to borrowing from the Bank of…
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US Pre-Market Movers: Key Stocks in Focus
As the US markets prepare to open, futures are showing mixed movement. The S&P 500 (ES) is up 0.3%, the Nasdaq (NQ) is flat, and the Russell 2000 (RTY) is down 0.1%. Here’s a look at some of the biggest pre-market stock movers and the reasons behind their shifts. Stocks on the Move Dell Technologies…
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Global Markets and Geopolitics: Key Updates
The global economy continues to grapple with inflationary pressures, central bank policies, and geopolitical tensions. Here’s a breakdown of the latest market-moving developments: US Core PCE Inflation Expected to Ease but Remains Above Fed’s Target The U.S. Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, is expected to show a slight…
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(NY) Market Drama 101: 28th February 2025
As the trading week winds down, European stock markets are seeing red, though investor sentiment has rebounded slightly from earlier lows. Meanwhile, US futures, particularly the S&P 500 (ES) and Nasdaq 100 (NQ), are showing gains ahead of the highly anticipated Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, a key measure of inflation. Dollar Strengthens Amid Trade…
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Friday’s FX Option Expiries: Key Levels to Watch
As we head into Friday’s trading session, market participants should keep an eye on several significant FX option expiries. These expiries could influence price action, particularly if spot prices hover near these key levels. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable option expiries across major currency pairs: USD/JPY USD/JPY traders should watch for potential resistance…
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