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The cost of hedging against losses in U.S. Treasuries has soared to its highest level in 2024, according to Bloomberg. This surge is driven by traders bracing for a series of decisive events, including jobs data and Federal Reserve rate decisions, which could exacerbate market losses. Additionally, open interest in Brent crude futures and options has reached a record high, with a notable 25% increase this month as traders seek protection against potential price spikes due to Middle East risks and a bearish outlook for 2025, as highlighted in a chart by @markets.
Oil Traders Flock to Options Like Never Before on Mideast Risk Brent options open interest jumps more than 25% this month Traders protect against price spike amid bearish 2025 outlook #oott https://t.co/EN7dBkmNlV
The cost of options that hedge against a prolonged decline in Treasuries is surging, as traders prepare for a series of events that could drive the asset lower including jobs and Fed rates decision https://t.co/o8qeNCblM7
The price of #options that protect against an extended slump in USTs is soaring as traders brace for a bevy of decisive events in the weeks ahead that have the potential to deepen the market’s losses, chart @markets https://t.co/6u0gvlZ1eN https://t.co/LZlB0JARlv