Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Deep Fundamental Analysis

[Iron Options Weekly 2024/29] China’s Plenary Meeting and Rate Cut Fail to Enthuse Iron Ore Markets

[IO Weekly 2024/30] China’s Manufacturing Slowdown & Strong Supply Continue to Pressure Iron Ore

[Iron Options Weekly 2024/31] Small Price Recovery in Iron Ore Following China Stimulus Measures

Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order, Mint Finance

Pranay Yadav

Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order

Commodities

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<li>Iron Ore Price Decline: Iron ore prices dropped 1.7% in Week 32, driven by reduced steel output and fading demand. Stimulus-driven rally failed to sustain.</li>
<li>Options Market Trends: Weekly options volume surged, with put volume increasing 106%, pushing the put/call ratio to 1.33, indicating bearish sentiment.</li>
<li>Implied Volatility Shifts: Implied volatility (IV) surged midweek, particularly for September contracts, reflecting increased market uncertainty; options skew narrowed to just 0.3% suggesting more expensive calls.</li>
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Iron Ore Price Decline: Iron ore prices dropped 1.7% in Week 32, driven by reduced steel output and fading demand. Stimulus-driven rally failed to sustain.
Options Market Trends: Weekly options volume surged, with put volume increasing 106%, pushing the put/call ratio to 1.33, indicating bearish sentiment.
Implied Volatility Shifts: Implied volatility (IV) surged midweek, particularly for September contracts, reflecting increased market uncertainty; options skew narrowed to just 0.3% suggesting more expensive calls.


[IO Weekly 2024/32] Chinese Economic Sentiment Sours, Driving Iron Ore Lower; Option Activity Surges