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The Fed did not endorse the overly optimistic market expectations during its September meeting, which contributed to the USD regaining some strength across the board. The lingering question is whether the FOMC's resistance will be enough to enable the currency... The Fed did not endorse the overly optimistic market expectations during its September meeting, which contributed to the USD regaining some strength a
London stocks were poised to conclude an eventful week with a slight decline on Friday. This downturn comes as investors take stock of the recent decisions made by various central banks, placing particular emphasis on the actions of the U.S. Federal Reserve, which ... London stocks were poised to conclude an eventful week with a slight decline on Friday. This downturn comes as investors take stock of the recent deci
Daily Market Outlook, September 19, 2025 Patrick Munnelly, Partner: Market Strategy, Tickmill GroupMunnelly’s Macro Minute…A record-setting global stock surge encountered a setback following the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) announcement to start liquidating its subst... Daily Market Outlook, September 19, 2025 Patrick Munnelly, Partner: Market Strategy, Tickmill GroupMunnelly’s Macro Minute…A record-setting global sto
USD Bounce ContinuesThe Dollar continues to grind higher as we push towards the weekend. DXY has rebounded firmly off the post-FOMC lows and is now around 2% higher. The fallout from the FOMC has left USD bears a little underwhelmed. While the Fed cut rates as expe... USD Bounce ContinuesThe Dollar continues to grind higher as we push towards the weekend. DXY has rebounded firmly off the post-FOMC lows and is now ar
Implied volatility across G10 FX markets has significantly decreased, reaching levels reminiscent of pre-Federal Reserve (Fed) announcements and long-term lows. This decline is indicative of a market environment that is effectively stalled due to a lack of realized... Implied volatility across G10 FX markets has significantly decreased, reaching levels reminiscent of pre-Federal Reserve (Fed) announcements and long-
BOJ Holds RatesThe September BOJ meeting overnight threw up some surprises with the bank seen taking a more hawkish tone than many were expecting. While rates were held unchanged as expected, two dissenting votes in favour of further tightening revealed growing haw... BOJ Holds RatesThe September BOJ meeting overnight threw up some surprises with the bank seen taking a more hawkish tone than many were expecting. Whi
Pound Under PressureGBPUSD is reversing hard ahead of the weekend as the latest UK economic data caused concern among investors. The UK budget deficit was seen ballooning last month, with public sector net borrowing hitting £18 billion. This marked the highest leve... Pound Under PressureGBPUSD is reversing hard ahead of the weekend as the latest UK economic data caused concern among investors. The UK budget deficit
SP500 LDN TRADING UPDATE 19/9/25 WEEKLY & DAILY LEVELS ***QUOTING ES1! CASH US500 EQUIVALENT LEVELS SUBTRACT ~61 POINTS***WEEKLY BULL BEAR ZONE 6625/15WEEKLY RANGE RES 6710 SUP 6570SEP MOPEX STRADDLE - 6260/6639SEP EOM STRADDLE - 6282/6638DAILY BULL BEAR ZONE 6... SP500 LDN TRADING UPDATE 19/9/25 WEEKLY & DAILY LEVELS ***QUOTING ES1! CASH US500 EQUIVALENT LEVELS SUBTRACT ~61 POINTS***WEEKLY BULL BEAR ZONE 66
Title GBPUSD H4 I Bearish reversal off major resistanceTypeBearish reversalPreference:The price is rising towards the pivot at 1.3585, a pullback resistance that aligns with the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement. A reversal at this level could lead the price toward the 1... Title GBPUSD H4 I Bearish reversal off major resistanceTypeBearish reversalPreference:The price is rising towards the pivot at 1.3585, a pullback resi
TitleXAUUSD H1 | Bearish momentum to extend Type Bearish reversalPreference:The price is rising towards the pivot at 3,661.69, which is a pullback resistance. A reversal from this level could lead the price toward the 1st support at 3,617.21, a pullback support tha... TitleXAUUSD H1 | Bearish momentum to extend Type Bearish reversalPreference:The price is rising towards the pivot at 3,661.69, which is a pullback res

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FX Options Insight 16/05/25

FX Options Insight Recent movements in foreign exchange markets indicate a cautious consolidation phase, with a persisting bearish outlook for the USD across multiple currency pairs. Implied...

Institutional Insights: Credit Agricole FX Weekly 16/05/25

90 days to save the world (and the USD)Since last November, FX investors have shifted from fully endorsing US exceptionalism to cautiously testing an almost universal "sell America" trade,...

Institutional Insights: Goldman Sachs Flow of Funds: Pulse Check

GS Flow of Funds: Pulse Check FICC and Equities | 14 May 2025 | Not Zac Efron, but the VIX was 17 Again April showers bring May volatility collapse—opportunities to roll hedges and add exposure?...

Institutional Insights: JPMorgan - Retail Radar Buy the Dip” Mentality Paid Off

Overview – Retail TradingRetail Order Imbalance - Retail traders have net purchased $50 billion in cash equities since the market's rebound on April 8. However, profit-taking emerged this...

FX Options Insights 15/05/25

FX Options InsightsFX hedging possibilities have become increasingly appealing as the overall implied volatility of FX options has decreased from the significant increase seen after the U.S. tariff...

FX Options Insights 14/05/25

FX Options InsightsAt the start of the week, the sharp drop in FX volatility and USD put risk premiums appeared overstated, as a recovery began even before Wednesday's uptick. Positive news from...

DXY, AMZN, BABA, AAPL & NVDA Daily Trade Setups

DXY, AMZN, BABA, AAPL & NVDA Daily Trade SetupsIn this update, we review the recent price action in the Dollar Index, Amazon, Alibaba, Apple, and Nvidia and identify the next high-probability...

Institutional Insights: Goldman Sachs SP500 Positioning & Key Levels 13/05/25

Equity Positioning and Key Levels FICC and Equities | 12 May 2025 | Below is a recap of the GS positioning metrics:Summary: 1. CTA Corner: The systematic macro community has slightly increased...

Institutional Insights: Goldman Sachs CPI Preview 13/05/25

CPI Preview From GS Research: We anticipate a 0.30% rise in April's core CPI, aligning with the consensus of +0.3%, leading to a year-over-year rate of 2.83%, slightly above the consensus of...