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Divided U.S., Not Covid, Is the Biggest Risk to World in 2021, Survey Finds; EU share trading flees London on first day after full Brexit

by Matt Raebel | Jan 4, 2021

Divided U.S., Not Covid, Is the Biggest Risk to World in 2021, Survey Finds; EU share trading flees London on first day after full Brexit

2020 Election: VIX Options Show Quick Election Resolution, RBC Says; Hedge funds bet against lasting US election-induced market turmoil

by Matt Raebel | Nov 3, 2020

2020 Election: VIX Options Show Quick Election Resolution, RBC Says; Hedge funds bet against lasting US election-induced market turmoil

Complacency warning? Big U.S. Treasuries Wagers Bet Against Election Fireworks

by Matt Raebel | Oct 21, 2020

Complacency warning? Big U.S. Treasuries Wagers Bet Against Election Fireworks

A disputed US presidential election would fuel wild stock market volatility and possibly boost gold, UBS says

by Matt Raebel | Aug 19, 2020

A disputed US presidential election would fuel wild stock market volatility and possibly boost gold, UBS says

Currency Markets Warn of Turbulence Ahead; Detached from reality? Why U.S. stocks just hit a new high

by Matt Raebel | Aug 18, 2020

Currency Markets Warn of Turbulence Ahead; Detached from reality? Why U.S. stocks just hit a new high

Markets Brace for U.S. Election Volatility. Well, Some of Them

by Matt Raebel | Aug 7, 2020

Markets Brace for U.S. Election Volatility. Well, Some of Them

Stock Bulls Stare Down Next Hurdle: VIX’s Dismal August History; The U.S. election is getting ugly – and investors are getting nervous

by Matt Raebel | Jul 31, 2020

Stock Bulls Stare Down Next Hurdle: VIX’s Dismal August History; The U.S. election is getting ugly – and investors are getting nervous

Tesla’s market ride reflects larger forces at work; Hedge Fund Managers Are Cutting Fees

by Matt Raebel | Jul 27, 2020

Observations & Insight The Spread: Opportunity Knocks JohnLothianNews.com This week on The Spread, MarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity goes virtual, the CFTC gets closer to finalizing new derivatives trading rules, and more. Watch the video » Tom Chippas...

The Spread: Opportunity Knocks

by Matt Raebel | Jul 24, 2020

This week on The Spread, MarketsWiki Education World of Opportunity goes virtual, the CFTC gets closer to finalizing new derivatives trading rules, and more. Produced by Mike Forrester. Transcript: Hello and welcome back to The Spread. I’m Matt Raebel. Due to the...

North Korea hacking threatens U.S. and global financial system: U.S. officials; U.S. coronavirus deaths increase by record amount for second straight day: Reuters tally

by Matt Raebel | Apr 16, 2020

First Read Hits & Takes By John Lothian & JLN Staff Face masks may be the new normal going forward, Reuters reported. We need see-through masks so we can see each other's smiles. Smiles beget smiles and release important endorphins for...

U.S. Plans to Keep Markets Open, Considering Shorter Hours; Chicago trading firms seek more capital

by Matt Raebel | Mar 18, 2020

First Read Hits & Takes By John Lothian and JLN Staff The U.S Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin did his best Game of Thrones John Snow impersonation yesterday (You Know Nothing!) when he suggested shortening trading hours as a way to...

For Citadel, it’s full speed ahead in China; Your Broker and You: New Rules, Old Tricks

by Matt Raebel | Feb 17, 2020

First Read Hits & Takes By JLN Staff Former SEC Chairman David Ruder, a former Northwestern Law dean, has died at the age of 90. Ruder was a leading scholar in corporate and securities law.~JJL On Friday, ICE announced record trading...