The M2+CD money supply in Japan increased to 1.6% in September from 1.3%. In the US, stock markets rallied, reversing losses from the previous week’s sell-off due to easing trade tensions with China.<\/p>\n
The Japanese yen remains weak amidst domestic political issues and uncertainties surrounding the Bank of Japan. The US dollar index remains stable above 99.00, with hopes for a resolution in the US-China trade conflict.<\/p>\n
The GBP\/USD currency pair saw a decrease of 0.13% as the US dollar experienced a rebound. Gold is challenging a key resistance level as bullish sentiment persists amid ongoing US-China trade concerns.<\/p>\n
In the cryptocurrency market, Story, Ethena, and Bittensor are leading a recovery but continue to face resistance levels. The Pi Network has seen recovery for three consecutive days despite bearish trends.<\/p>\n
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Japan’s money supply figures for September 2025, which showed M2 growth ticking up to 1.6%, reinforce our view on the yen’s trajectory. This continued monetary expansion, combined with ongoing political uncertainty, keeps the yen on a path of weakness. We see this as a clear signal to consider buying call options on the USD\/JPY pair, especially with the cross currently trading firmly above 158.<\/p>\n
The broader market tone has improved after last week’s dip, with the S&P 500 recovering over 2% as global supply chain concerns appear to be priced in for now. With the VIX index falling back below 16 from its recent highs, we believe selling out-of-the-money puts on major indices could be a prudent way to collect premium. This move reflects a return to a more stable, risk-on environment similar to what we’ve seen in previous quarters this year.<\/p>\n
The US dollar remains strong, supported by last week\u2019s Core CPI data that came in slightly hot at 3.1%, dampening expectations for any near-term Fed rate cuts. This interest rate differential is a key driver keeping the dollar bid against currencies like the yen. Consequently, derivative plays that benefit from a strong dollar should continue to be favored.<\/p>\n
Given the dollar’s strength, gold is struggling to break past resistance around the $2,250 level. We see this as an opportunity for range-bound strategies, such as selling covered calls against existing gold positions or establishing iron condors on gold ETFs. This approach allows for generating income while the metal remains capped by a robust greenback.<\/p>\n
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