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The VIX ETP daily roll has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly since February 2018. According to a recent report by BofA, the relationship between the VIX ETP daily roll and the steepness of the VIX futures curve has experienced fluctuations. While this connection was once closely linked, it appears to have broken around…

US retail investors have been on a buying spree in recent days, with the largest equity inflows since April, according to UBS Securities and Treasury. On Monday alone, there were $229 million of inflows from UBS retail market making clients, driven mostly by ETF purchases. This marks a significant increase in volume and investor interest,…

As Federal Reserve Governor Bowman emphasizes the need for decisive action on interest rates, the central bank faces a complex balancing act. With the job market potentially weakening and inflation concerns lingering, the Fed must carefully consider its next moves to ensure economic stability. While Bowman’s confidence in the impact of tariffs on inflation may…

As the labor market continues to show signs of weakness, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman has raised concerns about being behind the curve in supporting the economy. In a recent speech to the Kentucky Bankers Association, Bowman emphasized the importance of taking decisive action to address decreasing labor market dynamism and emerging…

In a recent speech to the Kentucky Bankers Association, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman highlighted the central bank’s dilemma in addressing a weakening labor market. Bowman emphasized that the Fed must act decisively on interest rates to support the job market and prevent further layoffs, while also acknowledging the risk of being…

Robinhood, the popular investment app, has seen its price target raised to $140 by Piper Sandler analysts, citing growing user engagement and revenue potential. According to Piper, Robinhood users account for approximately 25%-35% of Kalshi volumes on any given day, with event contract volumes at the private event contract exchange reaching record highs in September.…

As the Federal Reserve recently made a change that could impact interest rates, there is speculation about what this might mean for the economy in the near future. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of the Fed’s decision and how it may affect interest rates in 2025 and beyond. Firstly, let’s…

The Federal Reserve has recently made a change that is likely to lead to another policy rate cut this year, and possibly two early next year. According to a recent Financial Times article, the Fed is now “set to unwind its pandemic-era emergency measures” and return to a more normal monetary policy stance. This shift…