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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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FX Options Insight 21/05/25

FX options serve as a crucial indicator of market sentiment and directional risk due to their forward-looking nature and responsiveness to volatility expectations. Recent market movements have pointed...

Institutional Insights: BofA - Investor Sentiment: Risk-Love

Investor Sentiment: Risk-LoveAs is often the case, the Global Equity Risk-Love Indicator has rebounded sharply from its deep panic levels (9th percentile) observed in early April. This recovery was...

FX Options Insights 20/05/25

FX Options InsightsImplied volatility for FX options has become more negatively correlated with the USD, easing from Monday's peaks as the recent dollar's decline stabilises. Nevertheless,...

Institutional Insights: Goldman Sachs - SP500 Positioning and Key Levels 20/05/25

US Equity Positioning and Key LevelsFICC and Equities19 May 2025 |Consolidated Recap of GS Positioning MetricsSummary:1. CTA Corner: - Systematic macro investors have repurchased approximately $165...

FX Options Insight 19/05/25

FX Options InsightThe price movements in the FX options market indicate a growing risk appetite and a more stable FX approach, while also acknowledging the potential for increased USD weakness,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...