Mandy Xu

Mandy Xu, from the CBOE Market Intelligence team, along with Ed Tom, dives into the evolution of the options market, tracing its journey from 1848 to today. They discuss the groundbreaking VIX decomposition tool, which clarifies market volatility dynamics. Key topics include how positioning impacts risk perception, the complexities of zero-day options, and why volatility can rise amidst market rallies. The conversation reveals valuable insights into trading strategies and the forces that shape monetary behavior.

Mandy Xu, Head of Derivative Market Intelligence for CBOE, joins Patrick and Kevin to discuss volatility, divergence between rates and equity volatility, the new dispersion index, and top things to watch in the market. They also analyze the dollar's potential for a bounce back, crude oil price action, emerging markets performance, credit worthiness, trading options on shorter timeframes, and banter about cold weather in different locations.

Tracie McMillion warns of consumer confidence impact on pricing power. Janet Henry predicts Fed cuts in September or December due to election month. Mandy Xu discusses how markets price election-related volatility.

Mandy Xu, Head of Derivatives Market Intelligence at Cboe Global Markets, discusses product innovation in options trading, the GME short squeeze, option pricing dynamics, mechanical flows, growth of option income funds, and the debate on ODTE risks in the market.

Mandy Xu advises monitoring multiple asset classes. Michael O'Leary says Ryanair remains committed to Boeing. Amanda Lynam discusses focus on selective credit investing. Julie Norman talks about Israel-Hamas war and Blinken's visits. Ashley Allen discusses resilient consumer spending.