All eyes have been on the silver market rally this week, with prices pushing. So what has been driving this latest upward trend? We break down the narratives that have shaped silver‘s latest upward trajectory. Early week foundation for silver market rally The groundwork for this week’s silver market rally was laid on January 27th, … Read more
The first principle of understanding GBPJPY movements lies in recognising the complex interplay between two major economies at crucial policy junctures. For several years, both nations have followed divergent monetary paths, but recent developments suggest a potential convergence that’s dramatically impacting the currency pair. In this article we’ll look at developments across one of the … Read more
In recent months, natural gas markets have become increasingly complex, with our Trading Co-Pilot platform identifying several significant developments affecting the Henry Hub natural gas spot price, pointing towards a generally bullish outlook. Many will think this optimism premature given recent volatility, yet ultimately, the data suggests a compelling story unfolding. Market evolution and current … Read more
Trump’s first week in office has made for choppy times across commodity markets, with executive orders and announcements coming fix and fast out of the Trump administration effecting energy, precious metals, and agricultural commodities alike. In these early days as the market adjusts to these new policy announcements, perhaps the hardest part is quantifying the … Read more
The alarm bells are ringing across European natural gas markets as we move into 2025, with prices displaying particular volatility in the last week. Insights from our Trading Co-Pilot reveal a complex interplay of factors and heightened sensitivity in the market. With that said, let us rattle through some of the key developments that have … Read more
FX It is perhaps fair to say that the start of 2025 has brought an unprecedented confluence of factors moving the GBP/USD FX rate. Looking back, the acceleration of UK wage growth to 5.5% has set the stage for what many hope will be the comeback year for British economic policy, and if that’s the … Read more
In a world where commodity and currency markets are increasingly interlinked, managing FX exposure has become critical for trading firms. Today, the complexity of global markets demands a sophisticated approach to FX risk management that goes beyond traditional hedging strategies. Even before the most recent market turbulence, commodity firms were grappling with currency risk. In this article we’ll … Read more
The recent news story that “Trump lifts freeze on LNG export permits” is dominating headlines, and with it presents a shift in energy market dynamics that extends far beyond immediate price impacts. Using our Trading Co-Pilot, we take a look at how markets are responding to this development, revealing patterns in trading behaviour and market … Read more
Today, there is a broad consensus that FX options trading has become the cornerstone of modern currency trading strategies. Overall, traded volumes in FX options have risen 58% year-on-year, according to the US Federal Reserve’s latest FX survey. Meanwhile, FX has become a thriving asset class for banks’ quantitative investment strategy. With markets experiencing unprecedented … Read more
As we enter 2025, soybean prices have been experiencing significant downward pressure in what can only be described as a volatile market, with prices predicted by unpredictable and ever-moving forces that continue to shape the agricultural commodity landscape. The initial rally at the start of the year, which saw prices climb amid optimistic trading sentiment, has … Read more
