Indian Rupee Sinks to Record Low Against the U.S. Dollar
U.S. dollar strength has been a major market theme in 2023—a reality that was underscored recently when the Indian rupee set a fresh all-time low against the dollar
Indian Rupee Sinks to Record Low Against the U.S. Dollar
Dollar Gains as Crumbling Russian Economy Pulls Down Ruble
Weakness in the Russian economy has spilled over into the ruble, and helped push the ruble to fresh 16-month lows against the dollar.
How to Trade Forex Options Using Futures and ETFs
Options aren’t limited to the world of equities. Market participants can also trade options on products such as futures and foreign currencies, and the mechanics across asset classes are fairly similar.
Trading the Potential for a Russian Sovereign Debt Default
Risks in the global financial system appear to be rising as recent reports indicate Russia may soon default on its sovereign debt obligations.
How to Hedge Using Futures
Hedging can be conducted at the position level and portfolio level (or both), and one potential vehicle for such protective hedges are futures, which cover a wide spectrum of products/sectors.
Trading a Weakening Greenback With the New Small Dollar Index
The greenback can fluctuate in value based on a variety of complicated factors. These might be related to the U.S. economy, the global economy or a variety of major trends impacting the financial sector. But when it comes to recent behavior in the value of the dollar, many of those complexities appear to have been … Continued
Crude Oil Crash: Short Puts in Futures Options
Active investors are lapping up the current market environment like a century-old “dusty” bottle of delicious bourbon. And much like that long-lost bottle of bourbon, seldom-seen market conditions sometimes require a clearing out of the cobwebs. Traders seeking fresh ideas or insight into the markets from a slightly different perspective would be well advised to … Continued