XM does not provide services to residents of the United States of America.

Volatility jumps as market prepares for an action-packed week – Volatility Watch



  • Euro/dollar volatility surges as dollar remains on the back foot
  • Volatility in commodities reaches new monthly high, led by oil
  • Stock indices experience strong volatility amidst a tentative rally

Euro/dollar volatility has jumped over the past week, as the FX market is whipsawed by the possibility of another strong Fed rate cut. Similarly, volatility of most yen crosses has risen aggressively, with the yen surrendering part of its recent sizeable gains on the back of weaker data and a general election called for late October.

Volatility in the commodities space remains elevated despite both gold and silver recording weekly price gains on the back of the dollar’s recent weakness and the start of Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon. In the meantime, WTI oil volatility jumped to the highest level of the past 30 days. It recorded another negative weekly move, despite the announcement of another array of support measures aiming to restart the Chinese economy.

While most stock indices recorded weekly gains on the back of further signs that the US economy is growing at a respectable pace, volatility across the board surged. Market participants are potentially preparing for a key week that could determine the size of the November rate cut.

Finally, bitcoin continues to experience very high volatility, close to the highest level of the past month, as it has failed to benefit from the muted risk-on momentum.

Lower_Charts_v1-1.png

Related Assets


Latest News

Wall Street hovers near record highs ahead of earnings season – Stock Markets

U

Volatility skyrockets across the board after an eventful week – Volatility Watch

G
U
U
B
E
G
G
E
E
U
G
S
J
O

J

Technical Analysis – US 500 pares post-NFP gains

U

Stocks at a precarious position ahead of key US data – Stock Markets

U
G
G
M
T
A
N
C

Disclaimer: The XM Group entities provide execution-only service and access to our Online Trading Facility, permitting a person to view and/or use the content available on or via the website, is not intended to change or expand on this, nor does it change or expand on this. Such access and use are always subject to: (i) Terms and Conditions; (ii) Risk Warnings; and (iii) Full Disclaimer. Such content is therefore provided as no more than general information. Particularly, please be aware that the contents of our Online Trading Facility are neither a solicitation, nor an offer to enter any transactions on the financial markets. Trading on any financial market involves a significant level of risk to your capital.

All material published on our Online Trading Facility is intended for educational/informational purposes only, and does not contain – nor should it be considered as containing – financial, investment tax or trading advice and recommendations; or a record of our trading prices; or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instruments; or unsolicited financial promotions to you.

Any third-party content, as well as content prepared by XM, such as: opinions, news, research, analyses, prices and other information or links to third-party sites contained on this website are provided on an “as-is” basis, as general market commentary, and do not constitute investment advice. To the extent that any content is construed as investment research, you must note and accept that the content was not intended to and has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such, it would be considered as marketing communication under the relevant laws and regulations. Please ensure that you have read and understood our Notification on Non-Independent Investment. Research and Risk Warning concerning the foregoing information, which can be accessed here.

Risk Warning: Your capital is at risk. Leveraged products may not be suitable for everyone. Please consider our Risk Disclosure.