The U.S. Dollar is back in the bullish spotlight, as traders are beginning to factor in higher U.S. short-term rates and a less ?dovish? Fed.
Morning Futures Roundup – U.S. Dollar Strengthens vs. Euro
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Futures Roundup – Gasoline Futures Prices Tumble
While RBOB Gasoline futures prices continue to tumble, large traders are increasing their net-long position
Option Block 363: The Last Train to Pallookaville
You’ve heard of the Last Train to Clarksville? This ain’t it.
Option Block 361: The Happy Bottom
You’ve heard of the happy medium, but the happy bottom….now that’s something else entirely.
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – AAPL
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Unusual Activity Alert: Puts Roll in CSH
Today paper traded 1171 CSH Sep 40/ Dec 45 put spreads for 4.25. The ADV is 227 contracts. The OI is 5229 in Sep and 38 in Dec.
Volatility Trading Digest – Sector Conflict
There was a noticeable change in sentiment after the July 4 holiday, while the S&P 500 Index along with the Dow Jones Transports remained relatively strong small capitalization stocks represented by the iShares Russell 2000 made an ominous decline as Treasury Notes and Bonds advanced creating a sector conflict along with evidence of increased hedging activity.
Unusual Activity Alert: More Calls Trade in FOLD
Today paper traded 234 FOLD Aug 5 calls for .40 today. The ADV is 293 contracts. The OI is 253 contracts.
Unusual Activity Alert: Large Buy Write In Constellium NV (CSTM)
Shares of Constellium NV (CSTM) is up .17 to 30.92. CSTM is near the top of the 52 week range..
Who?s The Real Boss In Your Trading?
I promised to follow up with a topic on listening to what the market is telling you, a subject which most definitely requires a complimentary solid mental attitude at all times. Let?s get down to talking about our boss?
IB Options Brief: Pandora (P)
Near Term Bearish Action In Pandora Put Options
Unusual Activity Alert: Huge Call Rolls in EWJ
Today paper traded 90000 Jun 10 and 11 calls for .32. The ADV is 34734 contracts. The OI is 4150 on the 10s and 292369 contracts on the 11s.