Politics

OIC 2021: ‘Washington Outlook’ is for a mix of clouds, not sunny skies, for Biden’s proposals

by Sarah Rudolph | Apr 28, 2021

The main question batted around at The Washington Outlook panel at the 2021 Options Industry Conference on Wednesday was whether President Joe Biden can realize his hope for bipartisanship on his agenda, given that a large chunk of his new American Families Plan proposal is anathema to Republicans – in particular the proposed tax increases on the wealthy that would pay for much of it.

OCC reduces clearing fees; Coinbase CEO sells $292 million worth of COIN shares – The Spread

by Matt Raebel | Apr 23, 2021

This week on The Spread, major exchanges begin trading options on Coinbase stock, Eurex announces record volume for ESG derivatives, Gary Gensler is confirmed as head of the SEC, and more.

The Spread: Brexit Stage Right

by Matt Raebel | Dec 11, 2020

This week on The Spread, MIH and MGEX complete their merger, Cboe’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Carol Kennedy and the CFTC’s Chairman Heath Tarbert announce their retirement, and more.

Andy Busch Post Election Regulatory Analysis

by John Lothian | Nov 20, 2020

Andy Busch is the former chief market information officer of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Today he is a consultant, speaker and market analyst offering his unique perspectives and analysis to corporate clients.

Election 2020: Tight Races Set Stage for Continued Period of Volatility

by Suzanne Cosgrove | Oct 30, 2020

Here’s how the presidential election 2020 is unfolding in its final days: A massive early voter turnout is outpacing that of 2016, an estimated 11 million more Democrats than Republicans have requested mail-in ballots, and both President Donald Trump and former Vice...

The Spread: Is 2020 Over Yet?

by Matt Raebel | Oct 9, 2020

This week on The Spread: the CME launches futures trading on the VOLQ, Eurex launches futures and options trading on two ESG indices, and more.

STA virtual 2020 Market Structure Conference: Some Election Predictions in a Completely Unpredictable Year

by Sarah Rudolph | Oct 8, 2020

At the Security Traders Association (STA) 2020 virtual Market Structure Conference Wednesday, Joel Oswald and Chris Wilcox of the D.C. law firm William & Jensen offered their speculations and predictions for the presidential election and the markets in a panel titled “Election 2020: A Crucial Moment.”

The Spread: Radio Killed the Video Star

by Matt Raebel | Oct 2, 2020

This week on The Spread – election volatility makes options more expensive, the CME has a COVID scare, and more.

The Spread: Reddit On The Internet, So It Must Be True

by Matt Raebel | Sep 18, 2020

This week on The Spread – analysts predict more volatility than usual around the U.S. election, institutional traders watch Reddit to predict price movements, and more.

The Spread: Derivatives On-Demand

by Matt Raebel | Jun 5, 2020

This week on The Spread, FIA announces IDX 2020, the Small Exchange launches, OCC celebrates increased volumes for cleared derivatives trades, and more.

Update: SAFE Banking Act of 2019 Moves Forward With Heroes Act

by Suzanne Cosgrove | May 19, 2020

The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, legislation introduced by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and passed by the House late Friday, seeks to deliver an additional $3 trillion in aid to a wide range of individuals, businesses and municipalities hit by economic fallout from the coronavirus.

The Spread: Make Way for the SA-CCR

by Matt Raebel | Apr 3, 2020

This week on The Spread, the OCC shatters its own records (again), Senator Loeffler sells put options, the SA-CCR is adopted early, and more.

The Spread: Quarantined

by Matt Raebel | Mar 20, 2020

This week on The Spread, bitcoin option volume spikes as bitcoin craters, the VIX closes at an all-time high due to coronavirus concerns, the NYSE closes its doors as two traders test positive for COVID-19, and more. Produced by Mike Forrester. Transcription Welcome...

The Spread: Hedge Early, Hedge Often

by Matt Raebel | Jan 24, 2020

This week on The Spread, Cboe sets its sights on the European derivatives market abroad while preparing for growth at home, and options traders clamor for more VIX data to make "unprecedented" hedges against market volatility. Produced by Mike...

JLN Video: State Rep. Kelly Cassidy – STAC 2020

by Suzanne Cosgrove | Jan 24, 2020

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) 14th District, a sponsor of the bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois, joined a STAC panel on cannabis investment.