Omkar Godbole

Bitcoin and Euro Options Signal Bullishness Against Dollar Amid Equity and Bond Market Downturn

In a surprising development, options linked to bitcoin (BTC) and the euro-dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate are indicating strength against the U.S. dollar despite a downturn in the U.S. stock market. This trend suggests the “sell America” trade is gathering pace. Currently, bitcoin’s short- and near-dated risk reversals – which measure the demand for call options…

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Dollar hits three-year low amid Donald Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Dollar hits three-year low amid Donald Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The US dollar plunged to a three-year low on Monday following a fresh wave of criticism from President Donald Trump targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns over the central bank’s independence and denting investor confidence in the US economy. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, fell…

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U.S. stocks bounced back on tariff relief. How to protect your portfolio from more volatility.

U.S. stocks bounced back on tariff relief. How to protect your portfolio from more volatility.

Published: March 6, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. ET Investors got what they wanted on Wednesday — temporary tariff relief from the Trump administration that finally halted a two-day selloff that sent the stock market into a tailspin earlier this week.  However, so-called reciprocal tariffs on foreign imports from all major U.S. trading partners are still coming in…

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