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The Weekly Report

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

So are we to believe that a return to Bretton Woods is on the cards, that the dollar, or more likely the Euro becomes backed by gold? Whilst I wouldn't…

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On the Horizon: The Day Ahead: October 22, 2008

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

Canadian retail sales and Japanese merchandise trade data at the head of a busy day in international markets ... US Treasury Paulson to speak on China and the global economy…

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Has the Steamroller Rolled Over Options Trading Programs?

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

The importance that volatility plays in options trading should not be underestimated. In fact, it is the key factor which drives how much premium can be charged/received when purchasing/writing options.

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Has the Steamroller Rolled Over Options Trading Programs?

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

The importance that volatility plays in options trading should not be underestimated. In fact, it is the key factor which drives how much premium can be charged/received when purchasing/writing options.

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A Little Thing Called Inflation

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

The Fed is now giving foreigners 'unlimited amounts of dollar funds', and yet I cannot get another dollar with which to turn my ordinary burger-and-fries dinner into a Grande Feast…

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Pivotal Events

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

The Canadian Dollar suffered a severe plunge from 97 on September 22 to 84 this week. Over time, we have found that the two main determinants on C$ weakness are…

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Mixing of US Election Politics with Crude Oil

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

The odds of a McCain upset victory look even more daunting from another perspective. For the year to date, the DJI-30 is 30% lower, the biggest loss in a presidential…

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The Grass Isn't Always Greener

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

With the U.S. bailout script now being adopted globally and panic-driven selling abating, a period of calm (albeit perhaps temporarily) has settled over the financial markets. What better time to…

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The Butterfly is Released!

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

This is part two of the 27th chapter of the Asset Securitization Crisis Series to be released to the public, The Butterfly Effect refers to the idea that a butterfly's…

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Trying to Get Something for Nothing

Oct 21, 2008 at 00:00

The current predicament was not caused by insufficient government regulation and the risk of future disruptions will not be mitigated by increased government regulation. The mortgage market was already heavily…