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U.S. and Israeli Political Turmoil Raises Risks for Assets Near Highs

Markets saw extreme volatility last week. Rumors of AI policy changes sent U.S. stocks plunging the day after Democrats swept the midterms. This dragged most assets lower in tandem. We took profits on our Nasdaq shorts and shorted the euro near its highs. The priority now is understanding what will drive the next phase of trading. $纳指100ETF(QQQ)$ $纳斯达克(.IXIC)$ $NQ100指数主连 2612(NQmain)$ $微型NQ100指数主连 2612(MNQmain)$ $标普500(.SPX)$ 
U.S. and Israeli Political Turmoil Raises Risks for Assets Near Highs

Big Options Bets: Nasdaq 28,800 Calls Explode as Crude $62 Puts PileUp

Options on futures are option contracts whose underlying assets are futures contracts. Trading volume and open interest reveal how capital is positioned across different expiries and strike prices. They provide useful signals on market expectations, risk appetite and potential support or resistance zones, although they should not be interpreted as direct bullish or bearish signals. Today’s analysis covers changes in large options trades and open interest on November 3 relative to November 2. These are the latest available data in this report and provide a reference for assessing positioning and risk appetite. The latest futures options data show continued divergence across markets. Nasdaq 100 put open interest remained elevated, although call volume and new call positions led during the la
Big Options Bets: Nasdaq 28,800 Calls Explode as Crude $62 Puts PileUp

Macro Strategy Weekly: Midterms Could Spark a Rally? But Three Bigger Risks Remain

Weekly Report: Key Views Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of our Macro Strategy Weekly. Each issue features market strategy insights from selected contributors with relevant professional expertise. We also track how their views perform each week. Here is a preview of this week’s key ideas: 1. Divided Government Could Restrict Policy Progress and Reduce Uncertainty Following the Republicans’ loss of their majorities in both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, Trump will face greater constraints and more negotiation over policy during the following two years. This may reduce policy efficiency, although it could also limit the market impact of unexpected measures and create a more stable environment. 2. AI Investment Is Driving a Valuation Reset, With Limited Evidence
Macro Strategy Weekly: Midterms Could Spark a Rally? But Three Bigger Risks Remain

Livestream Highlights: Semiconductors Echo the Dot-Com Buibble, Trade the Post-Midterm Low

Last night, I hosted a futures livestream on Tiger Brokers covering changing trends in semiconductor stocks and US equity indexes, along with trading ideas for gold and silver. If you missed the live session, you can watch the course replay here >> 半導體股已見底還是跌勢剛開始?股指新一輪大行情正在醞釀 Next, I will categorize and summarize the course’s most important information and trading insights. This should help investors who did not have time to attend the class quickly understand my current market views. First, a brief personal introduction: My Professional Background Gu Mingzhe is a guest strategy instructor for CME, an instructor for the Singa
Livestream Highlights: Semiconductors Echo the Dot-Com Buibble, Trade the Post-Midterm Low

Technical Edge: Nasdaq Bears Press On as Support Emerges! Hang Seng Stabilizes at a Key Level

Hello everyone! Today we will review the latest technical developments in the Nasdaq, Hang Seng Index, Singapore Straits Times Index, WTI crude oil, gold and silver. Market performance remains divergent, with rebound attempts and downside pressure occurring at the same time. We will combine fundamentals with technical structures to identify key support, resistance and the conditions required to confirm the next move. Nasdaq: Bearish Structure Persists; Watch Key Support Below 美光科技(MU)$ $英伟达(NVDA)$ $亚马逊(AMZN)$ $特斯拉(TSLA)$
Technical Edge: Nasdaq Bears Press On as Support Emerges! Hang Seng Stabilizes at a Key Level

Big Options Bets: Nasdaq 29,000 Put Positions Explode as Gold Bulls Pile In at $4,350

Options on futures are option contracts whose underlying assets are futures contracts. Trading volume and open interest reveal how capital is positioned across different expiries and strike prices. They provide useful signals on market expectations, risk appetite and potential support or resistance zones, although they should not be interpreted as direct bullish or bearish signals. Today’s analysis covers changes in large options trades and open interest on October 28 relative to October 27. These are the latest available data in this report and provide a reference for assessing positioning and risk appetite. The latest futures options data show continued divergence across markets. The S&P 500 saw a wider put-side advantage, with multiple near-term strikes adding positions and the 6,20
Big Options Bets: Nasdaq 29,000 Put Positions Explode as Gold Bulls Pile In at $4,350

Futures Insight: Oil Rallies as Inventories Build, Gold Destocks as Longs Retreat

Long Term Rates Fell This Week, Easing Discount Rate Pressure on Asset Valuations, While Fund Flows and Commodity Performance Remained Divergent.The 10 Year US Treasury Yield Declined to 4.99%, and the 10Y Minus 3M Spread Narrowed to 77 Basis Points as the Short End Remained Firm. Latest ETF Data Show That Overall Inflows Slowed. Equity ETF Inflows Were Broadly Flat, With a Larger Share Going to Overseas Equities, While Bond ETF Inflows Nearly Halved. Meanwhile, Crude Oil and Copper Edged Higher, but Gold Continued to Weaken, Indicating That Lower Rates Have Yet to Produce a Broad Commodity Rally. The Durability of the Price Recovery Will Depend on Regional Inventory Trends in Oil and Copper and the Pace of Long Liquidation in Gold. As of the US market close on October 27, 2026, the weekly
Futures Insight: Oil Rallies as Inventories Build, Gold Destocks as Longs Retreat
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Markets today feel like a three-way tug-of-war  AI and chips are throwing a party, the Fed is hitting pause, and oil is crashing the vibe. SK Hynix just dropped absolute monster numbers — first-ever quarter over 100 trillion won in revenue and an eye-watering ~80% operating margin, powered by AI memory demand. On top of that, Broadcom locked in a $63 billion financing package to supply Anthropic with chips and networking gear. The AI buildout is still very much alive, and semiconductor stocks are feeling it. Meanwhile the Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady today (3.75–4.00% range). All eyes shift to Kevin Warsh’s press conference for any signal on whether more hikes are still on the table before year-end. Sticky inflation (hello, oil) means the tone matters a lot. Speaking of

Macro Strategy Weekly: Will Key Supports Break This Week? A Bigger Correction Ahead?

Weekly Report: Key Views Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of our Macro Strategy Weekly. Each issue features market strategy insights from selected contributors with relevant professional expertise. We also track how their views perform each week. Here is a preview of this week’s key ideas: Markets Turn Defensive as Volatility May Persist Through Next Year’s First Quarter  Under the US dollar cycle model, market volatility could continue through the first quarter of next year. Safe haven, arbitrage and options strategies should therefore take priority. If US equities break below key trendlines, investors should focus on risk control. Gold is unlikely to regain bullish momentum before reclaiming its 20 day moving average. A confirmed break below $4,000 could open
Macro Strategy Weekly: Will Key Supports Break This Week? A Bigger Correction Ahead?

Brace for a Sharp US Stock Correction! Nvidia Falls for a Third Week as Bearish Pressure Builds

Despite greater stability in the bond market last week, key market bellwethers such as Bitcoin and gold showed signs of downside breakdowns. US equities also reversed sharply from their highs on the weekly chart. With oil approaching its previous peak and a critical market window drawing closer, investors should remain alert to the risk of a major correction. Markets also faced pressure two weeks ago, although the weakness was not yet broad based. Conditions have since changed as Bitcoin and Ethereum failed to sustain their rallies, while gold extended its decline and broke below $4,000. Risk assets now face renewed pressure from a potential broad based selloff. $比特币(BTC.USD.HKCC)$ 
Brace for a Sharp US Stock Correction! Nvidia Falls for a Third Week as Bearish Pressure Builds

The October Curse Strikes US Stocks as Equities and Gold Show Signs of a Breakdown

I have repeatedly highlighted October as a key turning-point window for US equity indices. Whatever the news backdrop, a break below the key trend line should prompt us to consider reducing risk. US indices have yet to see a sharp acceleration in selling, but other markets, including mainland China's A-share market, have already fallen. It is hard to tell whether this reflects a synchronized move across markets or local developments. With most of the news unfavorable, however, temporarily reducing risk is a prudent choice. $China A50 Index - main 2610(CNmain)$ $Hang Seng Index - main 2610(HSImain)$ $Hang Seng Index - Oct 2026(HSI2610)$
The October Curse Strikes US Stocks as Equities and Gold Show Signs of a Breakdown

Live Highlights: U.S. Stocks' Last Dance Before Q4 Risks Erupt and 3 Top Trades

Last night, I hosted a livestream on Tiger Futures to discuss shifts in the broader U.S. stock market. I covered the U.S. Dollar Index, including its historical patterns and outlook, and shared trading strategies for currencies, crude oil, and gold. If you missed the session, watch the replay here >> 美股指新一輪的上升浪終於開始了?標普的反彈目標位會達到多少? Below, I have summarized the key market insights and trading views by topic, so those who missed the session can quickly understand my current outlook. First, a brief introduction: Cheng Jun is a professional trader and guest lecturer at CME Group. He previously served as General Manager of Gold Hea
Live Highlights: U.S. Stocks' Last Dance Before Q4 Risks Erupt and 3 Top Trades

Top Technical Picks: CRWV Selling Looks Excessive, HSI Needs to Clear 23,200 First !!

This technical review begins with CoreWeave (CRWV), a stock currently in focus. We examine what its break below $60 means as credit risk is repriced, then identify key technical levels for the Nasdaq, gold, crude oil, and the Hang Seng Index. The key question is whether the rebound after the sharp selloff can repair the technical damage and whether major support levels can hold. Let’s start with CRWV. CoreWeave: Credit Risk Repricing Pushes Shares Below $60 $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ $Tradr 2X Long CRWV Daily ETF(CWVX)$ $Leverage Shares 2X Long CRWV Daily ETF(CRWG)$ 
Top Technical Picks: CRWV Selling Looks Excessive, HSI Needs to Clear 23,200 First !!

Big Options Bets: US Index Put Blocks Explode as Gold $4,380 Calls Draw Heavy Positioning!

English version: Options on futures are derivatives linked to futures contracts. Trading volume and open interest reveal positioning across expiries and strikes, offering insight into market expectations, risk appetite, and potential support and resistance zones. However, they should not be treated as simple bullish or bearish signals. Today, we analyze changes in large options-on-futures trades and open interest on October 20 versus October 19. This is the latest available dataset and provides insight into positioning and risk appetite. The latest data show mixed positioning. S&P 500 front-month puts recorded the largest increase in open interest. Nasdaq puts remained dominant, while some longer-dated calls were reduced, indicating a defensive stance across equity indices. In crude oi
Big Options Bets: US Index Put Blocks Explode as Gold $4,380 Calls Draw Heavy Positioning!

Futures Positioning Watch: US Index Shorts Retreat as Oil Bsulls Rush for the Exit

What Is CFTC Data, Why Does It Matter, and What Should Investors Watch?  The Commitments of Traders (COT) report, published weekly by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is a key gauge of fund flows in global futures markets. Its main value lies in revealing who is driving prices. Market movements ultimately reflect competition among different types of capital, and CFTC data allow these participants to be analyzed separately.   The analysis follows three main steps: Identify the dominant capital.   For commodity futures such as WTI crude oil, gold and silver, the focus is on Managed Money net positions, which gauge the directional bias of speculative capital. Producer positions reveal commercial hedging pressure and help assess positioning structure and marke
Futures Positioning Watch: US Index Shorts Retreat as Oil Bsulls Rush for the Exit

Macro Strategy: Reversal or Dead Cat Bounce? Why Selling Puts Still Makes Sense

Weekly Report: Key Views Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of our Macro Strategy Weekly. Each issue features market strategy insights from selected contributors with relevant professional expertise. We also track how these views perform each week. Here is a preview of this week’s key ideas: 1. Nvidia Straddle Closed for Profit; Lock In Option Gains Promptly: The previously discussed Nvidia straddle has been closed at a profit. Investors still holding the position should consider taking profits promptly. Profitable calls bought at lower levels should also be monetized into the rebound before lower implied volatility, time decay and weaker buying erode returns. 2. US Equity Selloff May Be Near Its End, Creating Conditions for a Rebound: Leveraged ETFs recorded a sharp
Macro Strategy: Reversal or Dead Cat Bounce? Why Selling Puts Still Makes Sense

The Worst of the Selloff May Be Over: Straddle Profit Taken,Time to Sell Puts💹

English version: The first thing I did this week was not look for a new trade. I closed the straddle I had put on Nvidia last week. The table below summarizes the positions before I flattened the trade. The contrast was striking. The NVDA 227.5 call cost 4.39 and had fallen to 0.24, a loss of 94.53%. The put at the same strike and expiration cost 3.97 and had risen to 13.63, a gain of 243.61%. One leg was almost worthless, while the other had nearly tripled. Together they left the account with a profit of $2,530.50. That is the point of a straddle: you are betting on a large move, not on direction. Once the volatility has been realized, you should not overstay the trade. $纳斯达克(.IXIC)$
The Worst of the Selloff May Be Over: Straddle Profit Taken,Time to Sell Puts💹

October Hike Risk Fades: Risk-On Wave Builds as Gold Eyes a Major Breakout

The latest US inflation data had raised concerns that the Federal Reserve could deliver three rate hikes this year. However, recent CME FedWatch data indicate little risk of an additional hike in October. Combined with the continued decline in Treasury yields, this suggests that risk on trading may dominate in the near term. As the fourth quarter approaches, however, any rally in risk assets could prove to be the “last dance.” Even a sharp advance should not be mistaken for a durable trend. $E-mini S&P 500 - main 2612(ESmain)$ $S&P 500(.SPX)$ $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ 
October Hike Risk Fades: Risk-On Wave Builds as Gold Eyes a Major Breakout

Weekly: Chip Stocks Crushed as Q3 Earnings Kick Off, Oil Breaks $100

Last Week's Recap 1.Weekly Market Digest: Tech Selloff, Growth Stalls, Oil Surges, Yields Ease Tech trouble — Heavy tech selling weighed on $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ , which retreated 4.5% for the week, ending 5.3% below its October 6 record high. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell 1.9%; Dow managed a fractionally positive result. Growth stalls — Rotation away from AI-related stocks and chipmakers hit large-cap growth; growth benchmark finished down 5.0%, while value climbed 0.9% on strength in healthcare and defensives. Oil price surge — U.S. crude $WTI Crude Oil - main 2612(CLmain)$ rose more than 8% for the week, back above $100 per barrel Friday, amid Middle East supply unc
Weekly: Chip Stocks Crushed as Q3 Earnings Kick Off, Oil Breaks $100

How to Trade Oil Price Volatility: An Introduction to Spread Trading

Last night, I hosted a futures livestream on Tiger’s platform to discuss shifts in the U.S. dollar cycle. We explored whether it was time to buy the dip in gold, along with trading ideas for currencies, crude oil, and U.S. equities. If you missed the livestream, you can watch the replay here >> 點樣用一個策略交易油價波動?認識價差交易策略 Below, I have organized the key takeaways and trading views from the session by topic. For those who did not have time to attend, this should provide a quick overview of my current market outlook. First, a brief introduction to my background: Here are the key views I shared during the session: In this livestream,
How to Trade Oil Price Volatility: An Introduction to Spread Trading