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Consolidated tape options opening up for the UK and the EU

The push for a consolidated tape (CT) for the UK and Europe is accelerating, as banks, asset managers and European exchanges work to come up with a winning solution to aggregate trade information from all trading venues.

By Glenn Wright , Head of Capital Markets Data Products

Energy & Commodities

Energy and commodity analysts weigh impacts of new US administration

In the wake of President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections, energy and commodity prices have a somewhat different outlook than with a continuing Democratic administration.

By Victor Laurent , Head of Energy & Commodities Data Products

Indices and Derivatives

Inflation hedging back in focus after US election result

To quote the Bank of England, inflation swaps are “like the crystal ball of inflation expectations, allowing traders to hedge against inflation risk and giving us a peek into the minds of market participants”. With the recent Trump election victory and prospect of a return to US protectionism, let’s see what the inflation swap markets are telling us about expected US inflation and examine how commonly used bond and swap market inflation hedges have performed over recent months.

By Index Team , Parameta Solutions

Economy and Market Trends

Fed Rate Cut Triggers REPO Surge: Why Understanding This Market Matters

Repurchase agreements (REPOs) are pivotal to the efficient working of almost all financial markets, and understanding their pricing can provide an important role in assessing interest rate risk and opportunities.

By Glenn Wright , Head of Capital Markets Data Products

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A Global Macro Hedge Fund Needed Unique Data to Feed New Strategies

A move to fixed income trading needed unique data to support new investment models

By Patricia Warrick

OTC Market Data and Technology

Trading strategies in OTC markets

OTC derivatives traders can choose from a range of trading strategies, and these are evolving as technology and regulation influence best execution. We look at the some of the most frequently used traditional and emerging trading strategies, to understand the benefits and drawbacks of each.

By Ellie Edwards , Content and PR Lead

OTC Market Data and Technology

Historical Financial Data: A Valuable Resource

Historical financial data refers to the past performance and financial condition of a company, industry, or market.

By Ellie Edwards , Content and PR Lead

Indices and Derivatives

EUR & GBP Interest Rate Volatility Indices

An interest rate index is a benchmark or reference point used to set the interest rates on various financial products. It provides a standardized measure of interest rates in a specific market or economy.

By Ellie Edwards , Content and PR Lead

Indices and Derivatives

USD Interest Rate Swap Volatility Indices

An interest rate swap is a financial derivative contract where two parties agree to exchange interest payments based on different interest rate indexes. It's a way to manage interest rate risk by effectively swapping one type of interest rate exposure for another.

By Ellie Edwards , Content and PR Lead