A 30% surge in heavily shorted stocks triggered a mass unwind of crash hedges, pushing the VIX lower and signaling a risk-on…
Oil markets whipsaw and gold firms as Trump’s conflicting cues on Iran sanctions inject fresh uncertainty into energy supply and geopolitical risk…
Citadel Securities' $4.3 billion trading revenue record highlights the boom in market-making profits amid volatile markets, with implications for exchange stocks and…
A record disconnect between single-stock and index volatility is forcing options traders to rethink dispersion strategies as implied volatility on individual stocks…
Gold rebounded after a brief slump triggered by a US-Iran truce headline, as investors reassessed the geopolitical risks and safe-haven demand.
Bank of Canada warns markets are highly vulnerable to a sharp correction due to stretched valuations and elevated debt, urging caution amid…
Hedge funds now dominate electronic gilt trading, accounting for more than half of volumes, signaling a structural shift in UK bond market…
Stocks tumbled and oil prices spiked after renewed Middle East attacks stoked supply disruption fears and risk-off sentiment across global financial markets.
Goldman Sachs identifies South Korean leveraged ETFs as key volatility amplifiers, with KORU turnover jumping 20% and sparking fears of a destabilizing…
US natural gas futures fell in thin, pre-holiday trading as options expiration triggered position squaring, highlighting short-term technical pressure in energy markets.
Bitcoin volatility plunged to a nine-month low, signaling a breather in the crypto market as traders reassess positions following recent gains.
Crypto companies are pivoting from volatility-driven profits to sustainable business models, as latest earnings reports indicate a move toward long-term discipline, signaling…