Budget week inflates option premiums due to market uncertainty, with Nifty ATM straddles consistently opening high. While volatility rises pre-Budget, an “IV Crush” consistently deflates premiums post-speech. Defined-risk strategies like Iron Flies and Condors proved most successful, limiting losses during extreme moves.
Pakistan stocks see biggest-ever surge after US-Iran ceasefire, KSE 100 jumps 12,000 points
Pakistan’s stock market surged sharply after a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran eased tensions. The rally triggered a trading halt amid volatility,