The extremely low levels of FX implied volatility have led to hedging costs through options reaching long-term lows, and in some instances even multi-year lows. Although current pricing indicates a...
Institutional Insights: Credit Agricole FX Weekly 3/10/25
Looking beyond the shutdown: the bullish case for the USD in the long termThe ongoing U.S. government shutdown has introduced significant uncertainty into the economic outlook and reduced visibility...
FX Options Insights 2/10/25
FX option implied volatility is currently close to long-term lows, and the U.S. government shutdown has further exacerbated the situation by eliminating crucial upcoming data triggers. Dealers have...
Institutional Insights: UBS FX Outlook Q4
We anticipate additional USD weakness in the fourth quarter, followed by a rebound in 2026. For the remainder of this year, we expect the USD to remain weak due to persistent softness in the U.S....
FX Options Insights 1/10/25
While the foreign exchange (FX) volatility, which is crucial for the functioning and pricing of options, has been notably absent for a considerable duration, the current low levels of implied...
Institutional Insights: Deutsche Bank - Who Drives Gold Prices
In our FX Blueprint note, we maintain a constructive outlook on gold relative to short crude oil. This perspective aligns with our recent upgrade to gold forecasts for 2026. A key point in our...
Consolidated Recap of Goldman Sachs Positioning MetricsSummary1. CTA Corner: - CTAs are currently positioned long $172 billion in global equities, with $66 billion allocated to U.S. equities. -...
FX Options Insights: 30/9/25
In a low-volatility environment, the FX options market presents an insightful perspective on where traders anticipate possible instability. Elevated FX volatility risk premiums surrounding specific...
Institutional Insights: Deutche Bank Flows & Positioning 29/9/25
The recent commentary on equity positioning highlights a nuanced view of the market dynamics, particularly in light of the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies and economic growth...
Cookie Policy: The Tickmill website uses cookies. By continuing browsing the page you automatically agree to our use of cookies. For more information on our cookie usage, on how to change cookies and their settings see our Cookies Policy.