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Volatility skyrockets in FX and stock markets - Volatility Watch



  • Euro and pound pairs are very volatile but for different reasons

  • Volatility is extremely low in the commodity sphere

  • US and global equities exhibit volatility jump, Bitcoin seems quiet

Volatility in euro crosses has picked up as the region suffers from political instability following the EU elections and fears of a renewed debt crisis. Also, pound pairs are very volatile ahead of the May UK CPI report on Wednesday and BoE rate decision on Thursday.

In commodities, gold and silver have been exhibiting low volatility amid a period of rangebound trading. Meanwhile, oil volatility seems surprisingly low given that the energy commodity has already erased its slump caused by OPEC+’s latest meeting.

Turning to risky assets, volatility in US stocks has increased as major indices have been rallying to successive all-time highs. In Europe, volatility in stock indices rose as the continent is experiencing political and economic uncertainty.

In the meantime, Bitcoin volatility is moderating as the crypto sector seems to be running out of catalysts.

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