The Greek Debt Crisis seems to be spilling over to the quality end of the corporate credit risk markets.

Last week's news was dominated by Greece. Again.

Ideas on using increasing implied volatility and a high IV/HV ratio

The hangover of the Credit Crunch is alive and well with the market making highs for the year. Does the VIX look likely to continue moving down?

A roundup of recent market activity, with a volatility slant

Is a merger in Lihir Gold's future?

The battle between Google and the Chinese government appears to be over. Google broke down their small campground and retreated to Hong Kong. And to victory. How to use options to play the Google/China showdown.

While waiting for the S&P 500 Index to complete a retest of the breakout there are some special situations worth considering. As the second quarter earnings reports begin, volatility is likely to begin increasing.

After a long absence, there was some evidence last week that the "Bond Market Vigilantes" are indeed alive and once again expressing their anxiety and displeasure with the endless supply of sovereign debt offered, including US Treasury Bonds.

Volatility Trading Strategies for DJI, FTSE, CL, ENP, CVX, MRO, FXE, IWM, SPX.

Now near the end of March 2010, with the help of modern day media, we are watching a modern day version of a Greek tragedy being played out as protests in the streets of Athens. Without the benefit of classic currency devaluation, it is hard to imagine a tranquil conclusion to this tragedy. We begin with a review of the markets followed by strategy comments and another hedging suggestion.

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