Daily Brief United States: AT&T, Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index and more

• AT&T is undergoing a strategic refocus on its core telecommunications business, prioritizing 5G and fiber network expansion to drive future growth.
• The company exhibits stable financial performance with recent growth in service revenues and strong free cash flow, supporting network investments and shareholder returns.
• Significant challenges remain, including a substantial debt burden and intense competition in the mature U.S. telecom market, which could pressure margins and growth targets.

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• Amidst US-China tariff uncertainties and divergent central bank policies, a strategic approach to volatility across key global indices is being considered, aiming to capitalize on anticipated market shifts.
• The evolving political landscape in Japan, alongside a unique monetary policy trajectory, presents distinct volatility opportunities compared to volatility markets in the US and Europe.
• Part I explores a multi-leg volatility strategy, designed to leverage specific market conditions. Part II is a deep dive into VIX, VNKY, VSTOXX trading.