I think most of us will have heard about the trend occuring when options expiration dates come up (i.e. margin increase and smackdown) The next to hit is on Christmas day, are any of you who are more knowledgable on the workings of the market than me (most I would say!) able to share your thoughts on the effect this may have given that it's Christmas day on top of the usual shenanigans - I'm guessing that pretty much all dealers will be closed on that day as well as the market itself?
good question that. I also wonder what the effect there will be on this next options expiration given the recent murmours surrounding "rehypothecation". Has that made some antsy to take delivery, putting pressure on supply of physical? Could get interesting
While most western traders shut down over christmas. do china/india slow down over the holiday period? In that christmas is not a big deal over there? does it coincide with one of their holidays?
HK is not working for Christmas, and China for New Year 1-3rd .1.2012, China New Year 23-30.1.2012, so i am also expecting big moves for these days, especially for expiry date, i hope we will see sub 1500$
Thanks for the responses everyone hmmm I think the Chart the day after I made this post (partially) answered my question Smackdown commenced early with negative lease rates/rehypothecation fears etc - But is there more to come due to options expiry? Margin increase anyone? (I have a crystal ball but it's useless!)
