The surprising announcement of additional monetary stimulus measures by the Bank of Japan on Friday not only sent the value of the Yen plummeting, but also sparked a huge rally in the Japanese equity markets.
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Apparently growing impatient waiting for the “third arrow”, the Bank of Japan decided to go it alone and buy 80 trillion yen worth of Japanese bonds each year by printing money.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Friday, Oct 31st
The anxiety over emerging-market stocks has subsided, and even Brazil?s election results are just a blip in the larger world of developing countries.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Thursday, Oct 30th
Both volume and the number of options outstanding on the oil ETF surged this month, and nine out of the 10 most-owned contracts are bearish.
Speculators have remained short the Copper market but may be in the process of curtailing their net-short positions.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Wednesday, Oct 29th
One of the surest bets in the U.S. stock market over the last 2 1/2 years, speculating on tranquility, is being abandoned.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Tuesday, Oct 28th
Option wagers on Hong Kong stocks rose to highest level this year. Traders prepare for rising volatility.