Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Derivatives

Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index / Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>Central Bank Focus: Nine Central banks decide on monetary policy next week. Among them the BoJ, the BoE, the SNB, and the Fed.</li>
<li>Earnings Wave: major Hong Kong stocks reporting, including Tencent, Xiaomi, China Mobile, and Meituan.</li>
<li>Triple Witching: Quarterly derivatives expiration hits multiple markets - Australia, Taiwan , and the US - alongside index rebalancing in both Australia and the US.</li>
</ul>


Central Bank Focus: Nine Central banks decide on monetary policy next week. Among them the BoJ, the BoE, the SNB, and the Fed.
Earnings Wave: major Hong Kong stocks reporting, including Tencent, Xiaomi, China Mobile, and Meituan.
Triple Witching: Quarterly derivatives expiration hits multiple markets - Australia, Taiwan , and the US - alongside index rebalancing in both Australia and the US.


Market Movers: Key Dates at a Glance (March 17-21)

Oil and Gas, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Oil and Gas

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Commodities

<ul>
<li>For the week ending 07/Mar, US crude inventories increased by 1.4m barrels, missing expectations of a 2.1m barrel build. Meanwhile, gasoline and distillate stockpiles fell more than expected.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories fell by 62 Bcf for the week ending 07/Mar, lower than analyst expectations of a 46 Bcf drawdown. Inventories are 11.9% below the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>SNB Capital and United Securities cut Aramco's price targets. TotalEnergies CEO expects LNG prices to decline by decade’s end.</li>
</ul>


For the week ending 07/Mar, US crude inventories increased by 1.4m barrels, missing expectations of a 2.1m barrel build. Meanwhile, gasoline and distillate stockpiles fell more than expected.
US natural gas inventories fell by 62 Bcf for the week ending 07/Mar, lower than analyst expectations of a 46 Bcf drawdown. Inventories are 11.9% below the 5-year seasonal average.
SNB Capital and United Securities cut Aramco's price targets. TotalEnergies CEO expects LNG prices to decline by decade’s end.


[ETP 2025/11] Weak Demand and Trade Tensions Weigh on Crude, Volatile Weather Pressures Henry Hub

Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>This article focuses on the S&amp;P. Composition, valuations, technical indicators to watch.</li>
<li>Overall, it looks bad with a strong downward momentum. This market does start to expect a recession. We're at the juncture.</li>
<li>This is part 1. Part 2 on Monday: specific stocks</li>
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This article focuses on the S&amp;P. Composition, valuations, technical indicators to watch.
Overall, it looks bad with a strong downward momentum. This market does start to expect a recession. We're at the juncture.
This is part 1. Part 2 on Monday: specific stocks


How to Think About the Ongoing Correction? Is It a 10% Correction or a Big Crash?

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

Quantitative Analysis

<ul>
<li>The SP500 has enjoyed a prolonged period of outperformance against its international peers.</li>
<li>This year’s political shift and new policy actions could challenge long-held investment assumptions.</li>
<li>We examine the SP500’s performance relative to a range of international indexes and assets.</li>
</ul>


The SP500 has enjoyed a prolonged period of outperformance against its international peers.
This year’s political shift and new policy actions could challenge long-held investment assumptions.
We examine the SP500’s performance relative to a range of international indexes and assets.


USA Against ROW: Trends in Global Market Leadership

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

<ul>
<li>Indian equities have seen a broad-based correction, with the Nifty-50 down ~16% from its peak, driven by weak earnings, heavy FII outflows, and global uncertainty. </li>
<li>However, multiple indicators—from easing valuations and supportive policies to an expected earnings rebound—suggest the correction may be nearing its end. </li>
<li>This blog explores past correction trends and key signals pointing to a potential market reversal in FY26.</li>
</ul>


Indian equities have seen a broad-based correction, with the Nifty-50 down ~16% from its peak, driven by weak earnings, heavy FII outflows, and global uncertainty. 
However, multiple indicators—from easing valuations and supportive policies to an expected earnings rebound—suggest the correction may be nearing its end. 
This blog explores past correction trends and key signals pointing to a potential market reversal in FY26.


Charted Insights: A Deeper Look into Indian Market’s Historical Corrections

United States

The S&P 500® is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities and serves as the foundation for a wide range of investment products. The index includes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization.

S&P 500 INDEX (SPX INDEX)

Market Movers: Key Dates at a Glance (March 17-21)

Central banks to decide on monetary policy, Hong Kong stocks results, and quarterly derivatives expiration hitting multiple markets.

Gaudenz Schneider

[ETP 2025/11] Weak Demand and Trade Tensions Weigh on Crude, Volatile Weather Pressures Henry Hub

US crude inventories rise, missing expectations, while gasoline and distillate stockpiles fall. Aramco's price targets cut, TotalEnergies CEO...

Mint Finance

How to Think About the Ongoing Correction? Is It a 10% Correction or a Big Crash?

Article warns of negative outlook for S&P. The market is at the juncture between a small 10% correction and a major crash.

Nicolas Baratte

USA Against ROW: Trends in Global Market Leadership

The SP500's outperformance may face challenges due to political shifts and new policies, prompting a reevaluation of investment assumptions.

John Ley

Charted Insights: A Deeper Look into Indian Market’s Historical Corrections

Indian equities have experienced a significant correction due to weak earnings, FII outflows, and global uncertainty, but indicators suggest a...

Nimish Maheshwari

Market Movers: Key Dates at a Glance (March 17-21)

​Central banks to decide on monetary policy, Hong Kong stocks results, and quarterly derivatives expiration hitting multiple markets.

Gaudenz Schneider

[ETP 2025/11] Weak Demand and Trade Tensions Weigh on Crude, Volatile Weather Pressures Henry Hub

​US crude inventories rise, missing expectations, while gasoline and distillate stockpiles fall. Aramco's price targets cut, TotalEnergies CEO...

Mint Finance

How to Think About the Ongoing Correction? Is It a 10% Correction or a Big Crash?

​Article warns of negative outlook for S&P. The market is at the juncture between a small 10% correction and a major crash.

Nicolas Baratte

USA Against ROW: Trends in Global Market Leadership

​The SP500's outperformance may face challenges due to political shifts and new policies, prompting a reevaluation of investment assumptions.

John Ley

Charted Insights: A Deeper Look into Indian Market’s Historical Corrections

​Indian equities have experienced a significant correction due to weak earnings, FII outflows, and global uncertainty, but indicators suggest a...

Nimish Maheshwari

Central banks to decide on monetary policy, Hong Kong stocks results, and quarterly derivatives expiration hitting multiple markets.

US crude inventories rise, missing expectations, while gasoline and distillate stockpiles fall. Aramco's price targets cut, TotalEnergies CEO...

Article warns of negative outlook for S&P. The market is at the juncture between a small 10% correction and a major crash.

The SP500's outperformance may face challenges due to political shifts and new policies, prompting a reevaluation of investment assumptions.

Indian equities have experienced a significant correction due to weak earnings, FII outflows, and global uncertainty, but indicators suggest a...