Tag: VOLATILITY
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How Strategic Conviction Beats Market Uncertainty in 2025
Uncertainty is the prevailing theme in today’s markets. Banks, analysts, and financial advisors are voicing concerns about where the global economy is headed, and many investors are frozen by the noise. However, history shows that in periods of confusion, it is conviction, not hesitation, that creates the most wealth. We are in a transitionary moment…
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CPI Falls Into Line: Setup for a new round of monetary easing is quietly taking shape
Markets received a critical data point this week: U.S. CPI surprised to the downside across the board. Headline CPI for March came in at -0.1% MoM, well below the expected +0.1%, and YoY inflation slowed to 2.5%. These numbers point to a clear disinflationary trend — one that may be stronger than previously assumed. The…
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Unusual Spike in Put Volume: A Market Turning Point?
On March 4, 2025, the CBOE Total Put Volume surged to 6.18 million contracts, marking the second-highest level in the past five years. This level of put activity exceeds the total volume recorded throughout 2022, raising questions about potential market implications. Historically, extreme spikes in put volume have often been associated with market reversals rather…
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Market Reactions to Andurand’s Hedge Fund Slump
Andurand’s hedge fund, a key player in the commodities market, recently experienced a dramatic 37% slump, wiping out its gains from the previous year. This significant downturn is drawing attention from investors, analysts, and market participants, particularly within the energy and commodities sectors. Given Andurand’s history of bold, high-risk positions, this latest loss raises important…
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Surge in Reverse Repo Market Activity Signals Key Liquidity Trends for 2025
The reverse repo market saw notable activity on January 27, 2025, as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This activity, marked by a peak overnight reverse repo operation of $200 million on January 24, underscores the financial system’s dynamic liquidity adjustments. Counterparties such as primary dealers, banks, and money market funds participated,…