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Goldman Sachs -Desk Thoughts:- As anticipated, following Trump’s comments on August 12th, gold will not be subject to tariffs.- The EFP strength to +$20/oz (December matched) likely stemmed from physical traders hesitating to take the opposing side of the macro bid... Goldman Sachs -Desk Thoughts:- As anticipated, following Trump’s comments on August 12th, gold will not be subject to tariffs.- The EFP strength to +$
USD Lower Following NFPThe US Dollar is starting the week on a softer footing as traders digest Friday’s report and look ahead to a slew of key US data to come. The August NFP was seen falling to just 22k, down sharply from the upwardly revised 79k reading seen in ... USD Lower Following NFPThe US Dollar is starting the week on a softer footing as traders digest Friday’s report and look ahead to a slew of key US dat
BTC Holding Support for NowBitcoin is on watch this week following the consolidation we’ve seen following the recent correction lower. The futures market dropped from highs of almost $125k in mid-August to test support at the $108,855 level. While this region holds... BTC Holding Support for NowBitcoin is on watch this week following the consolidation we’ve seen following the recent correction lower. The futures mar
Friday's weaker-than-expected jobs data from the United States has resulted in sustained pressure on the USD, leading to a premium being maintained for USD puts when compared to the EUR. EUR/USD remains a favored option for traders looking to short the USD. Th... Friday's weaker-than-expected jobs data from the United States has resulted in sustained pressure on the USD, leading to a premium being maintain
TitleGBPUSD H1 I Bullish bounce off supportTypeBullish bouncePreference: The price is falling towards the pivot at 1.3454, an overlap support that is slightly above the 50%Fibonacci retracement. A bounce at this level could lead the price toward the 1st resistance ... TitleGBPUSD H1 I Bullish bounce off supportTypeBullish bouncePreference: The price is falling towards the pivot at 1.3454, an overlap support that is
TitleUSOUSD H4 | Bullish reversal ahead Type Bullish bouncePreference:The price is falling towards the pivot at 61.59, which is a pullback support that aligns with the 161.8% Fibonacci extension. A bounce from this level could lead the price toward the 1st resistan... TitleUSOUSD H4 | Bullish reversal ahead Type Bullish bouncePreference:The price is falling towards the pivot at 61.59, which is a pullback support tha
Crude Higher on MondayOil prices are rising on Monday, despite the latest OPEC+ output hike, as demand grows against the backdrop of a weaker USD and elevated Russi-Ukraine risks. A fresh drop in the US NFP data on Friday has seen Fed easing expectations rising nea... Crude Higher on MondayOil prices are rising on Monday, despite the latest OPEC+ output hike, as demand grows against the backdrop of a weaker USD and
The FTSE Finish LineThe U.K.'s benchmark index, FTSE 100, edged down in late trading on Monday as investors focused on stock-specific moves driven by corporate news and shifts in commodity markets. Attention remains centred on the confidence vote in France thi... The FTSE Finish LineThe U.K.'s benchmark index, FTSE 100, edged down in late trading on Monday as investors focused on stock-specific moves drive
Daily Market Outlook, September 8, 2025 Patrick Munnelly, Partner: Market Strategy, Tickmill GroupMunnelly’s Macro Minute…The Yen dropped sharply and Japanese markets gained after PM Ishiba announced his resignation. Asian markets increased as traders were more con... Daily Market Outlook, September 8, 2025 Patrick Munnelly, Partner: Market Strategy, Tickmill GroupMunnelly’s Macro Minute…The Yen dropped sharply and
Title NZDUSD H1 I Bullish run set to continueTypeBullish bouncePreference:The price is rising towards the pivot at 0.5880, an overlap support that is slightly above the 50% Fibonacci retracement. A bounce at this level could lead the price toward the 1st resistance... Title NZDUSD H1 I Bullish run set to continueTypeBullish bouncePreference:The price is rising towards the pivot at 0.5880, an overlap support that is

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Institutional Insights - Credit Agricole USD: the Harris vs Trump trade

Institutional Insights - Credit Agricole USD: the Harris vs Trump tradeThe USD October rally continues and some of the currency’s recentgains reflect Donald Trump’s recovery in the polls ahead of the...

FX Options Insights 17/10/24

FX Options Insights 17/10/24The absence of current FX realised volatility is reflected in the pressure on shorter-dated expiration implied volatility in the majority of major currency pairings. Until...

Institutional Insights: Goldman Sachs Flow Of Funds Update 17/10/24

Institutional Insights: Goldman Sachs Flow Of Funds UpdateGS Tactical Flow-of-Funds: Year-End Melt Up S&P 500 has hit 46 new all-time highs in 2024 and is up +42.32% from the October 27, 2023 low...

FX Options Insights 15/10/24

FX Options Insights 15/10/24The pressure on the implied volatility of FX options is maintained by another day of FX consolidation and low volatility.Although EUR/USD touched below 1.0900, the FX...

Institutional Insights: Credit Agricole, FX Client Survey Ahead OF US Elections

Institutional Insights: Credit Agricole, FX Client Survey Ahead OF US ElectionsEUR, JPY, GBP, CHF and CADFX investors were bearish on the EUR but felt that many ECB-related negatives are already in...

FX Options Insights 14/09/24

FX Options Insights 14/09/24Lack of short-term realised volatility expectations is reflected in the lower implied volatility of shorter-term foreign currency options. The premiums for options with...

Institutional Insights: Nomura, US Election Hedging

Institutional Insights: Nomura, US Election HedgingNomura's Flow Guru, McElligott, Discusses The Potential For A Panic To The Upside In Equity Markets Based On Volatility Hedging1. Customers have...

Institutional Insights: UBS, NZD Going Down

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut rates by 50bps to4.75%, as we expected. The NZDUSD fell 1.3% to its lowest level in almost two months, while our recommendation to be long AUDNZD is up...

FX Options Insights 11/10/24

FX Options Insights 11/10/24The U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle has led to a significant weakening of the U.S. dollar. However, a modest recovery in the dollar, driven by reduced...