Many experienced traders knew the low volatility levels seen in the equity and bond markets could not last forever, but it appears that few were prepared for the sharp rise in volatility seen since the start of the 4th quarter.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Thursday, October 16th
For the third time since the end of the financial crisis, market volatility is soaring at the same time the Federal Reserve walks away from a stimulus program.
The Treasury markets got a huge boost from disappointing economic data from Europe and the US, along with weaker equity prices on the data.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Wednesday, October 15th
Owning almost anything in the U.S. stock market has been a losing proposition since September. Owning smaller energy companies has been a catastrophe.
Soybean futures got a much needed lift as heavy rainfall has moved over much of the central portions of the U.S.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Tuesday, October 14th
Options traders are skeptical this week?s bank earnings will deliver calming news to a stock market enduring its worst losses in two years.
Corn futures are trying to claw their way back from lower $3 levels, boosted by soggy conditions.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Monday, October 13th
In the boom-and-bust world of small-cap stocks, this has been the bust part. The Russell 2000 Index, once the bull market?s star, has seen its shine dim amid a three-month decline that has shaved almost 5 percentage points off its annual return since March 2009.