Currencies
- The euro opened lower at 1.3205 this morning against the dollar as the European Central Bank (ECB) signalled that there might be more stimulus measures to help growth. The single currency is under pressure as the German Ifo Business Climate will be announced and is expected to be at 107.1
- The dollar opened higher at 104.25 against the yen. The greenback continues to be the strongest currency, after the Jackson Hole Symposium, where Janet Yellen increased speculation for an earlier increase in interest rates despite that the labour market still have further to heal before raise interest rates.
Equities
- US equities record new all-time high as the US economy seems to recover faster. The S&P 500 advanced to a record 1994, the Dow 30 climbed to 17048 and the Nasdaq 100 record high at 4072.
Commodities
- Soybeans dropped to a 4-year low at 1031.88 USD cents per bushel as US crop supply seen at its highest.
Mover & Shaker With Forex Options
- Gold fell to 1274 before rebounds back to 1280 on Friday after Yellen’s speech on the Jackson Hole Symposium. As volatilities remain low, options buyers are finding bargain strategies to capitalise on market movements.
- Option traders may consider constructing a Straddle on the XAU/USD and gain if the pair moves in either direction, while the risk is limited to the premium paid.
- A Straddle can be constructed by buying an at the money Put and Call.
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