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STIRs Hold Firm

Albert Marquez
April 15, 2020
Volumes improved across the curve as the markets digested a variety of economic indicators.
Interest Rates Report

Liquidations are the Story in Eurodollar Futures

Albert Marquez
April 14, 2020
Trading got off to a slow start on Monday as volumes were low coming off of the extended Easter weekend. Liquidations were the story in Eurodollar futures as focus remained on the front end of the curve.
Ira Epstein Financials Market Report

New Stock Bull Market Or Bear Bounce?

IraEpstein.com
April 9, 2020
Each day Ira Epstein gets you up to speed on what happened in the stock index and financial futures markets. He focuses on relevant economic and geopolitical topics that affect the S&P 500 futures, Nasdaq 100 futures, Dow futures, and VIX futures.
Interest Rates Report

Big Liquidation This Week of Eurodollar Option Call Spreads

Albert Marquez
April 3, 2020
Big liquidation this week of a very profitable call spread position in EDU0 and EDZ0. In EDU0, the 98.75/99.375 call spreads were bought way back in September, paying between 7-8.5, with a majority bought for 7.5 ticks.
Ira Epstein Financials Market Report

Relief Package Saves Stocks For Now

IraEpstein.com
March 27, 2020
Each day Ira Epstein gets you up to speed on what happened in the stock index and financial futures markets. He focuses on relevant economic and geopolitical topics that affect the S&P 500 futures, Nasdaq 100 futures, Dow futures, and VIX futures.
Interest Rates Report

STAY HEALTHY!! Eurodollar Options Bid/Ask Spreads Widen With Trading Pits Closed

Albert Marquez
March 20, 2020
Futures had big ranges this week. Highs were put in on Sunday/Monday as Fed cut rates to 0-25 bps. Hectic trade as traders scrambled to cover risk and position for further Fed stimulus as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Ira Epstein Financials Market Report

FADE - Kudlow Says Government Might Take Equity Position As Part Of Aid

IraEpstein.com
March 19, 2020
Each day Ira Epstein gets you up to speed on what happened in the stock index and financial futures markets. He focuses on relevant economic and geopolitical topics that affect the S&P 500 futures, Nasdaq 100 futures, Dow futures, and VIX futures.
Ira Epstein Financials Market Report

Tuesday Stock Bounce After Monday Down -12% Stock Slam

IraEpstein.com
March 17, 2020
Each day Ira Epstein gets you up to speed on what happened in the stock index and financial futures markets. He focuses on relevant economic and geopolitical topics that affect the S&P 500 futures, Nasdaq 100 futures, Dow futures, and VIX futures.
Ira Epstein Financials Market Report

$1.5 Trillion Repo Liquidity Can't Stop Carnage In S&P 500 Futures

IraEpstein.com
March 13, 2020
Each day Ira Epstein gets you up to speed on what happened in the stock index and financial futures markets. He focuses on relevant economic and geopolitical topics that affect the S&P 500 futures, Nasdaq 100 futures, Dow futures, and VIX futures.
Ira Epstein Financials Market Report

Market Washout On NCAA, NBA and Travel Ban To Europe

IraEpstein.com
March 12, 2020
Each day Ira Epstein gets you up to speed on what happened in the stock index and financial futures markets. He focuses on relevant economic and geopolitical topics that affect the S&P 500 futures, Nasdaq 100 futures, Dow futures, and VIX futures.