Wednesday, June 20, 2012

DailyMarkets.com - Hot Option Plays: Fed Continues To Twist

DailyMarkets.com - Hot Option Plays: Fed Continues To Twist


Hot Option Plays: Fed Continues To Twist

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 11:25 AM PDT

Cusick’s Corner 06-20-2012
The Fed continues to do the “Twist”, continuing the purchase of the long-term debt. This is being met with a bounce off the lows but some market players might be waiting for the afternoon forecast and press conference this afternoon. There was a red flag coming into the trading day, blue chip stock Procter & Gamble lowered Q4 guidance which not only pressured the stock, PG -3.38%, but has also put some concern on the Consumer Discretionary, XLY. For now need more … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Costa: “See Some Light At End Of Tunnel…not Bright One”

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 11:06 AM PDT

06/20/12 Empire Executions’ Peter Costa talks Fed expectations, Euro zone outlook and the upcoming earnings … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Drought Concerns Send Grain Futures Soaring

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:43 AM PDT

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The beginnings of what may become a rather serious drought in the southern and eastern Corn Belt may trigger grain traders to begin pricing a “weather risk premium” into futures and especially options on grain futures as concerns will now center on how much Corn and Soybean yields will be hurt by the rough start to the growing season. This season is especially critical given tight global old crop supplies.
Fundamentals
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US Stocks Edge Lower Ahead Of Fed

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:15 AM PDT

06/20/12 US stocks are trading within a narrow range ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. P&G slashed forecasts, citing slowing growth in developed … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


QE3 Or Operation Twist 2: How Will This Impact Gold And Silver?

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT

There is the possibility of a pandemic financial meltdown.  To avoid such a catastrophe, the Greeks elected to stay in the Eurozone.  Remember that the Federal Reserve are scheduled for a press conference today.  Some form of quantitative easing or Operation Twist 2 may come riding to the rescue in order to buttress the Greek decision to stay in the Eurozone.
We believe that these decisions may become baked into the pie during this Federal Reserve Meeting.  Gold and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Euro Supported By Fed Stimulus Hopes

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:00 AM PDT

06/20/12 The euro was trading slightly higher Wednesday morning on hopes the Fed will introduce some form of new stimulus or … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Central Bank News Link List – June 20, 2012

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:49 AM PDT

      Here’s today’s Central Bank News link list, click through if you missed the previous central bank news link list. The list is updated during the day with the latest news about central banks so readers don’t miss any important developments.
    If you want to submit links for inclusion in the daily link list, just email them through to us or post them in the comments section below.

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Gold, Japanese Yen Fall While US Dollar Stabilizes Ahead Of FOMC

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:42 AM PDT

Fundamental Headlines
- Americans Say They're Better Off Since Obama Took Office – Bloomberg
- Statement by IMF Managing Director on G20 Leaders Summit – IMF
- Greece Reaches Deal to Form Government – WSJ
- The Same Song and Dance for the Fed – WSJ
- Forget EURIBOR and Basis-Swaps; EUREPO Curve Signals Funding Stress – Zero Hedge
Asian/European Session Summary
Since June 1, when the Nonfarm Payrolls report for May was released, the US Dollar has been under immense pressure. The … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Stocks Steady On Greece, Fed Hopes

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 01:00 AM PDT

06/20/12 Global stocks were steady Wednesday morning as investors await the Fed decision with hopes of … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards


Chart Of The Day: Share Of World GDP, 1-2008 AD

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 05:47 AM PDT

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