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Laura Matthews

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Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar edges higher, buoyed by monetary policy imbalance

The dollar edged higher against other major currencies on Friday, hitting a fresh eight-week high against the yen as data showed a strong U.S. economy and as the

Dollar edges higher, buoyed by monetary policy imbalance
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop soars as flag bearer 'Roaring Kitty' resurfaces, sparks meme stock rally

Shares of videogame retailer GameStop surged nearly 75% on Monday after "Roaring Kitty", an account associated with a social media finance influencer

GameStop soars as flag bearer 'Roaring Kitty' resurfaces, sparks meme stock rally
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Traders play defense in regional bank ETF's options as shares sink

Options volume on SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF surged for a second straight session on Thursday, spurred by bearish trading, as a sell-off

Traders play defense in regional bank ETF's options as shares sink
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

For global investors, China is a slow-burning trade

For global investors with money in China's stock markets, the latest economic numbers are not of any comfort and just a

For global investors, China is a slow-burning trade
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Geopolitics is back to break markets' stride

Politics has toppled global markets from record peaks and over a turbulent few weeks stepped to the fore as investors confront the

Geopolitics is back to break markets' stride
Business|Economy|Finance

Aftershocks of carry trade at heart of market rout could still have reverberations

Investors said the aftershocks of a massive carry trade that has reverberated through global financial markets wasn't done yet, with more

Aftershocks of carry trade at heart of market rout could still have reverberations
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Fund managers to lengthen FX hedges on elections, volatility concerns, survey says

Fund managers are looking to hedge more of their foreign exchange risk for longer to protect their returns, as concerns about volatility and the potential for

Fund managers to lengthen FX hedges on elections, volatility concerns, survey says
Economy|News|US

Yen dips, markets stabilize ahead of US inflation data

The yen fell against the dollar on Monday in calmer currency market trading as investors weighed the odds of a deep Fed interest rate cut next month ahead of a

Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar weakens as markets await US consumer price data

The dollar softened against the yen on Tuesday and was weaker against a basket of its peers in calmer trading, as markets await U.S. inflation data that could

Economy|Finance|News|US

Dollar softens against euro as inflation data shows cooling

The dollar softened against its major peers on Wednesday, helping the euro to a near eight-month peak, as the U.S. consumer price index showed inflation is subsiding,

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|US

Dollar holds gains on reassuring data, euro slips

The dollar held gains against the euro on Thursday, pulling the European common currency back from a seven-month peak, after U.S. economic data eased fears of a

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Dollar softens, yen set for weekly fall as US recession worries fade

The dollar fell against the yen on Friday, and was softer against other peers as traders took profits and investors sifted through economic data to gauge the

Dollar softens, yen set for weekly fall as US recession worries fade
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US

US companies return to currency options to hedge election, macro risks

U.S. corporations are turning to foreign exchange options again to protect their cash flow as they fear the U.S. presidential election and diverging central bank

US companies return to currency options to hedge election, macro risks
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Faster US settlement hit harder than expected, Citi survey says

A shift to shorter settlement for U.S. securities transactions earlier this year had a greater-than-anticipated impact on market participants across the board,

Faster US settlement hit harder than expected, Citi survey says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US election is just one risk among many for nervous stock market

Growing risks to the U.S. stock rally are spurring demand for portfolio hedging, options markets showed, as investors grapple with U.S.

US election is just one risk among many for nervous stock market
Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US judge allows election betting, dealing blow to markets regulator

A federal judge on Thursday cleared the path for Americans to use derivatives to bet on events such as the outcome of U.S. elections, dealing another blow to the

US judge allows election betting, dealing blow to markets regulator
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

BGC Group launches FMX to challenge CME in US Treasuries

Brokerage BGC Group launched its FMX Futures Exchange on Tuesday, the latest attempt by billionaire Howard Lutnick to challenge the dominance of CME Group and increase

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Foreign investors cheer China's stimulus - from a distance

As the market euphoria to China's biggest stimulus since the pandemic settles, foreign investors are now asking whether the $114

Foreign investors cheer China's stimulus - from a distance
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Texas Stock Exchange moves closer to launch with leadership team, board

The Texas Stock Exchange announced a board of directors on Monday in its latest step toward building a national exchange to rival long-established

Texas Stock Exchange moves closer to launch with leadership team, board
Business|Finance|US

US appeals court clears Kalshi to restart elections betting

A U.S. federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's order that permitted New York derivatives trading platform KalshiEX LLC to list contracts that

US appeals court clears Kalshi to restart elections betting
Business|Finance|US

US appeals court clears Kalshi to restart elections betting

A U.S. federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's order that permitted New York derivatives trading platform KalshiEX LLC to list contracts that

US appeals court clears Kalshi to restart elections betting
News|US

US CFTC seeks quick appeals hearing on elections betting after earlier loss

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US CFTC seeks quick appeals hearing on elections betting after earlier loss
Business|Finance|US

Cboe to list hedged ADRs developed by Precidian

Precidian Investments launched hedged ADRs on Monday that U.S. investors can use to buy foreign-listed stocks while limiting the impact of fluctuating currencies

Cboe to list hedged ADRs developed by Precidian
Business|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street ramps up staffing as election nears, expecting volatile trading

Banks, brokerages, investment managers and exchanges are adding staff to handle high trading volumes on and around Election Day with markets

Wall Street ramps up staffing as election nears, expecting volatile trading

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