1 day ago
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed
NEW YORK, Sept 9 (Reuters) - With two months until the U.S. midterm elections, the options market is showing a potentially toxic mix of fragility and fearlessness, with some ******* ysts worried markets are ill-prepared to absorb any shock.
Despite recent bond market volatility, stocks remain near record highs, volatility measures are near 2026 lows, and equity market correlations are flirting with record lows, meaning stocks are moving more independently than usual.
While ******* ysts do not expect the elections themselves to prompt a big market reaction, the run-up to the November 3 vote could be volatile.
As the elections approach, investor focus could turn to the uncertainty over control of Congress and its policy implications — along with the risk of a divided or fragile government — which could stir volatility, ******* ysts said.
#market #record #iqbal
NEW YORK, Sept 9 (Reuters) - With two months until the U.S. midterm elections, the options market is showing a potentially toxic mix of fragility and fearlessness, with some ******* ysts worried markets are ill-prepared to absorb any shock.
Despite recent bond market volatility, stocks remain near record highs, volatility measures are near 2026 lows, and equity market correlations are flirting with record lows, meaning stocks are moving more independently than usual.
While ******* ysts do not expect the elections themselves to prompt a big market reaction, the run-up to the November 3 vote could be volatile.
As the elections approach, investor focus could turn to the uncertainty over control of Congress and its policy implications — along with the risk of a divided or fragile government — which could stir volatility, ******* ysts said.
#market #record #iqbal
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23 days ago
NEW DELHI: The last time Qamran Iqbal played competitive cricket, it took him nearly 2,800 kms and a frantic 15 hours to get there. Called up at short notice, the 24-year-old endured a chaotic journey that has stayed with him ever since. This time, though, there is no last-minute scramble. Iqbal arrived at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) four days before the Duleep Trophy, giving himself time to settle in and prepare for the challenge ahead.
READ ALSO: EXCLUSIVE | 'Redemption? No. It was a responsibility': BCCI president Mithun Manhas opens up on J&K's rise
Iqbal is one of six members of Jammu & Kashmir's Ranji Trophy-winning side picked for North Zone, and they will open their campaign against West Zone from Sunday. "My last Bengaluru trip was something else," Iqbal tells TimesofIndia.com.
Six months ago, on February 23, a day before the Ranji Trophy final, Qamran Iqbal was relaxing at his home in Srinagar when, around 3 pm, his phone rang. Jammu and Kashmir needed him in Hubballi, nearly 2,800 kms away, after opener Shubham Khajuria was ruled out with an injury.
The 24-year-old immediately embarked on a cross-country journey, arriving at the venue barely an hour before the toss. Less than 24 hours after receiving the call-up, Qamran produced the innings of his life, scoring an unbeaten 160 in the second innings to steer Jammu and Kashmir to their maiden Ranji Trophy ******* le, defeating Karnataka on the basis of the first-innings lead.
"Everything happened suddenly," he says.
"I left Srinagar that same night. I took a late-night flight and travelled through Delhi and Mumbai before reaching Hubballi. I arrived around 8 in the morning on match day and went almost straight to the ground. A day earlier, I was somewhere else and suddenly I was playing a Ranji Trophy final. It felt a little strange.
"I wasn't feeling pressure as such, but there was some travel fatigue. Still, it was fine because everyone in the team contributed. It was truly a team effort, and that's why we won. It was a dream come true for the entire team. Winning the Ranji Trophy was a special feeling for everyone ******* ociated with Jammu and Kashmir cricket. It felt really good," he continues.
The youngster, who once opened the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal for India Under-19, cherishes the Ranji Trophy triumph but insists it is only the beginning. Having been named in North Zone's 15-member Duleep Trophy squad, he is determined to achieve bigger things.
"I want to achieve a lot more in my cricket career. Winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time made me very proud, and I was happy that I could contribute to the team's success. But this is only the beginning. I want to achieve much more," he says.
Earlier this year, Aqib Nabi, in an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, spoke about how the arrival of P. Krishnakumar as bowling coach helped transform his bowling. Qamran also credits the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket ******* ociation management,
READ ALSO: EXCLUSIVE | 'Redemption? No. It was a responsibility': BCCI president Mithun Manhas opens up on J&K's rise
Iqbal is one of six members of Jammu & Kashmir's Ranji Trophy-winning side picked for North Zone, and they will open their campaign against West Zone from Sunday. "My last Bengaluru trip was something else," Iqbal tells TimesofIndia.com.
Six months ago, on February 23, a day before the Ranji Trophy final, Qamran Iqbal was relaxing at his home in Srinagar when, around 3 pm, his phone rang. Jammu and Kashmir needed him in Hubballi, nearly 2,800 kms away, after opener Shubham Khajuria was ruled out with an injury.
The 24-year-old immediately embarked on a cross-country journey, arriving at the venue barely an hour before the toss. Less than 24 hours after receiving the call-up, Qamran produced the innings of his life, scoring an unbeaten 160 in the second innings to steer Jammu and Kashmir to their maiden Ranji Trophy ******* le, defeating Karnataka on the basis of the first-innings lead.
"Everything happened suddenly," he says.
"I left Srinagar that same night. I took a late-night flight and travelled through Delhi and Mumbai before reaching Hubballi. I arrived around 8 in the morning on match day and went almost straight to the ground. A day earlier, I was somewhere else and suddenly I was playing a Ranji Trophy final. It felt a little strange.
"I wasn't feeling pressure as such, but there was some travel fatigue. Still, it was fine because everyone in the team contributed. It was truly a team effort, and that's why we won. It was a dream come true for the entire team. Winning the Ranji Trophy was a special feeling for everyone ******* ociated with Jammu and Kashmir cricket. It felt really good," he continues.
The youngster, who once opened the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal for India Under-19, cherishes the Ranji Trophy triumph but insists it is only the beginning. Having been named in North Zone's 15-member Duleep Trophy squad, he is determined to achieve bigger things.
"I want to achieve a lot more in my cricket career. Winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time made me very proud, and I was happy that I could contribute to the team's success. But this is only the beginning. I want to achieve much more," he says.
Earlier this year, Aqib Nabi, in an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, spoke about how the arrival of P. Krishnakumar as bowling coach helped transform his bowling. Qamran also credits the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket ******* ociation management,
1 month ago
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal remains hopeful that India will travel to Bangladesh for the scheduled white-ball series in September 2026. The six-match series, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, is still uncertain due to several factors. However, Tamim said discussions are underway with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and the Bangladesh board is making efforts to ensure the series takes place.
"Unfortunately, I don't have any news regarding the India series. I am in discussions with the BCCI and there's an exchange of emails happening between BCB members, and we are trying from all quarters," Tamim was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.
"Bangladesh's series against India, the excitement is at a different level, I'm sure from journalists, from fans, cricketers, everyone," he said.
India last toured Bangladesh in 2022 for a two-match Test series, where they registered a 2-0 clean sweep.
The BCB president admitted that while he is working towards bringing India to Bangladesh, there are certain matters that are beyond his control.
"Bangladesh is an extremely safe country, and I am very hopeful that they will come. Whatever steps need to be taken from our side, we are trying," he added.
"I am the BCB president, and there is also a line that I should never cross. So from my position, whatever is possible to do within my responsibility, I am talking to people, I am trying to tell them what advantages there are with the India series and all those things," Tamim said.
"There are certain things that are beyond my control. The discussions I've had so far have been very positive discussions. They also have to make a decision. Very soon, perhaps, we will find out whether the series is happening or not. So we will know very soon," he added.
The proposed series comes at a time when cricket ties between India and Bangladesh have faced challenges.
India had decided against travelling to Bangladesh for the T20 World Cup due to security concerns during the previous government led by Muhammad Yunus. The decision had created uncertainty over future bilateral cricket engagements between the two nations.
However, recent geopolitical developments have renewed hopes that India's tour of Bangladesh could go ahead as scheduled.
#series
"Unfortunately, I don't have any news regarding the India series. I am in discussions with the BCCI and there's an exchange of emails happening between BCB members, and we are trying from all quarters," Tamim was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.
"Bangladesh's series against India, the excitement is at a different level, I'm sure from journalists, from fans, cricketers, everyone," he said.
India last toured Bangladesh in 2022 for a two-match Test series, where they registered a 2-0 clean sweep.
The BCB president admitted that while he is working towards bringing India to Bangladesh, there are certain matters that are beyond his control.
"Bangladesh is an extremely safe country, and I am very hopeful that they will come. Whatever steps need to be taken from our side, we are trying," he added.
"I am the BCB president, and there is also a line that I should never cross. So from my position, whatever is possible to do within my responsibility, I am talking to people, I am trying to tell them what advantages there are with the India series and all those things," Tamim said.
"There are certain things that are beyond my control. The discussions I've had so far have been very positive discussions. They also have to make a decision. Very soon, perhaps, we will find out whether the series is happening or not. So we will know very soon," he added.
The proposed series comes at a time when cricket ties between India and Bangladesh have faced challenges.
India had decided against travelling to Bangladesh for the T20 World Cup due to security concerns during the previous government led by Muhammad Yunus. The decision had created uncertainty over future bilateral cricket engagements between the two nations.
However, recent geopolitical developments have renewed hopes that India's tour of Bangladesh could go ahead as scheduled.
#series
2 months ago
By Deborah Mary Sophia and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed
July 16 (Reuters) - Trump Media & Technology Group has unveiled a paid-for, licensed data feed that will give banks and trading firms "the fastest" access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, such as President Donald Trump's, whose posts often move global markets.
The product, called "Truth API," will deliver posts from the 10 most influential accounts to customers at a significantly faster pace than a regular push notification on the Truth Social platform, a spokesperson said.
The feed is designed for organizations "most impacted by the cost of a delay in information", such as algorithmic trading firms, the company said in a statement. "Until now... firms that prioritize tracking influential Truth posts have relied on manual monitoring. Truth API closes the gap."
The move is TMTG's first step into data-licensing, and opens up a new revenue stream for the company, which has faced challenges in scaling its media business amid stiff competition from larger social media firms.
July 16 (Reuters) - Trump Media & Technology Group has unveiled a paid-for, licensed data feed that will give banks and trading firms "the fastest" access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, such as President Donald Trump's, whose posts often move global markets.
The product, called "Truth API," will deliver posts from the 10 most influential accounts to customers at a significantly faster pace than a regular push notification on the Truth Social platform, a spokesperson said.
The feed is designed for organizations "most impacted by the cost of a delay in information", such as algorithmic trading firms, the company said in a statement. "Until now... firms that prioritize tracking influential Truth posts have relied on manual monitoring. Truth API closes the gap."
The move is TMTG's first step into data-licensing, and opens up a new revenue stream for the company, which has faced challenges in scaling its media business amid stiff competition from larger social media firms.
2 months ago
By Kane Wu and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed
HONG KONG/NEW YORK, July 13 (Reuters) - South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix may have had a rousing $26.5 billion U.S. share sale and market debut last week, but that owed much to its pivotal role in the AI supply chain and timing.
Other Asian tech firms are expected to take note and also look to tap foreign investors but they are likely to find appetite for AI-related companies more selective, investors say.
Current levels of investor exuberance over AI are going to be hard to maintain as fears grow about the sustainability of AI-driven stock rallies, while chip stocks also tend to be volatile due to the historical boom-and-bust cyclical nature of the industry.
"SK Hynix is a special case because it is large, liquid, AI-critical, and hard for many U.S. investors to own directly," said Ophir Gottlieb, CEO of Capital Market Laboratories.
HONG KONG/NEW YORK, July 13 (Reuters) - South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix may have had a rousing $26.5 billion U.S. share sale and market debut last week, but that owed much to its pivotal role in the AI supply chain and timing.
Other Asian tech firms are expected to take note and also look to tap foreign investors but they are likely to find appetite for AI-related companies more selective, investors say.
Current levels of investor exuberance over AI are going to be hard to maintain as fears grow about the sustainability of AI-driven stock rallies, while chip stocks also tend to be volatile due to the historical boom-and-bust cyclical nature of the industry.
"SK Hynix is a special case because it is large, liquid, AI-critical, and hard for many U.S. investors to own directly," said Ophir Gottlieb, CEO of Capital Market Laboratories.
2 months ago
Created by Wyatt Kahn for The Art of the Game, photographed by Megan Maloy for ARTS 14C // Each of my stories includes an original artwork. Clicking on them will take you to their websites. I am grateful for all the collaborators, sharing their work.
Nothing sells the game like a World Cup. One team, 11 players, four positions—and the knockout rounds are roaring.
I talked about position dynamics and their related injuries with Dr. Zafar Iqbal, who until recently led sports medicine at ******* nal with a 21-year record consulting in sports and exercise medicine.
The keeper is the only player allowed to use their hands, and pays for it up top. “Goalkeepers face a significantly higher risk of upper limb injuries than outfield players because of the repeated high force impacts involved in blocking, catching, and punching the ball,” says Iqbal. “These actions place substantial stress on the fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.” The usual casualties are sprained, dislocated and broken fingers, and “it’s rare to meet a professional goalkeeper who hasn’t experienced at least one such injury,” he admits. His advice for the weekend warrior: “Protecting your hands as a recreational goalkeeper starts with using appropriate, well-fitted gloves that provide adequate padding and grip.” A finger that swells, weakens or stops bending is one to get checked, not to tape up.
Defenders live in contact. They are particularly ******* e to lower‑limb injuries, which may occur through side tackles or overuse. One of their signature injuries is the ankle sprain. “This usually happens when the ankle rolls inward (inversion), overstretching the ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle,” Iqbal explains. “Less commonly, the ankle may roll outward (eversion), affecting the medial ligaments, or rotate in a way that stresses structures higher up in the ankle.” The temptation is to charge back the moment it stops hurting, and that is the trap. “Players often feel ready to return because pain has subsided, but pain relief alone does not mean the ankle has fully recovered,” he warns. “If strength, range of motion, or proprioception remain impaired, the risk of re-injury is significantly higher.” Does taping help? “Taping can sometimes provide additional support to healing ligaments and improve proprioception—the body’s ability to maintain balance and joint position—which helps reduce the likelihood of recurrent sprains.”
Nothing sells the game like a World Cup. One team, 11 players, four positions—and the knockout rounds are roaring.
I talked about position dynamics and their related injuries with Dr. Zafar Iqbal, who until recently led sports medicine at ******* nal with a 21-year record consulting in sports and exercise medicine.
The keeper is the only player allowed to use their hands, and pays for it up top. “Goalkeepers face a significantly higher risk of upper limb injuries than outfield players because of the repeated high force impacts involved in blocking, catching, and punching the ball,” says Iqbal. “These actions place substantial stress on the fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.” The usual casualties are sprained, dislocated and broken fingers, and “it’s rare to meet a professional goalkeeper who hasn’t experienced at least one such injury,” he admits. His advice for the weekend warrior: “Protecting your hands as a recreational goalkeeper starts with using appropriate, well-fitted gloves that provide adequate padding and grip.” A finger that swells, weakens or stops bending is one to get checked, not to tape up.
Defenders live in contact. They are particularly ******* e to lower‑limb injuries, which may occur through side tackles or overuse. One of their signature injuries is the ankle sprain. “This usually happens when the ankle rolls inward (inversion), overstretching the ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle,” Iqbal explains. “Less commonly, the ankle may roll outward (eversion), affecting the medial ligaments, or rotate in a way that stresses structures higher up in the ankle.” The temptation is to charge back the moment it stops hurting, and that is the trap. “Players often feel ready to return because pain has subsided, but pain relief alone does not mean the ankle has fully recovered,” he warns. “If strength, range of motion, or proprioception remain impaired, the risk of re-injury is significantly higher.” Does taping help? “Taping can sometimes provide additional support to healing ligaments and improve proprioception—the body’s ability to maintain balance and joint position—which helps reduce the likelihood of recurrent sprains.”
2 months ago
Arsenal head of sports science and performance Tom Allen is the latest member of the club's backroom team set to leave the club.
Allen is responsible for first-team performance across sports science, physical output, nutrition and performance support.
The practitioner, who joined from Aston Villa in 2017, joins head of medical Dr Zaf Iqbal and lead performance coach Sam Wilson in leaving the club just weeks after their first Premier League ***** le in 22 years.
Despite their ***** le win, ***** nal suffered with major injury concerns last season with a number of key players missing for long spells.
The departures arrive as part of a review involving external medical expert Joaquin Acedo, who has a relationship with manager Mikel Arteta originating back to when the pair worked together at Everton.
Allen is responsible for first-team performance across sports science, physical output, nutrition and performance support.
The practitioner, who joined from Aston Villa in 2017, joins head of medical Dr Zaf Iqbal and lead performance coach Sam Wilson in leaving the club just weeks after their first Premier League ***** le in 22 years.
Despite their ***** le win, ***** nal suffered with major injury concerns last season with a number of key players missing for long spells.
The departures arrive as part of a review involving external medical expert Joaquin Acedo, who has a relationship with manager Mikel Arteta originating back to when the pair worked together at Everton.
3 months ago
Arsenal's lead performance coach Sam Wilson is set to leave the club and join a European team.
Wilson, who has been at the Gunners since 2014 and with the first team for the past seven years, has been strongly linked to Juventus as former ******* nal head of performance Darren Burgess is director of performance in Turin.
Sources say that the move is Wilson's decision, and he could have stayed with the Gunners but is leaving for a more senior role elsewhere.
His departure comes after a number of backroom changes at ******* nal who last season won the Premier League ******* le for the first time in 22 years.
Despite lifting silverware, ******* nal suffered a number of injuries and head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal has left the club with the process of replacing the medic, who also worked at Crystal Palace and Liverpool, under way.
Wilson, who has been at the Gunners since 2014 and with the first team for the past seven years, has been strongly linked to Juventus as former ******* nal head of performance Darren Burgess is director of performance in Turin.
Sources say that the move is Wilson's decision, and he could have stayed with the Gunners but is leaving for a more senior role elsewhere.
His departure comes after a number of backroom changes at ******* nal who last season won the Premier League ******* le for the first time in 22 years.
Despite lifting silverware, ******* nal suffered a number of injuries and head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal has left the club with the process of replacing the medic, who also worked at Crystal Palace and Liverpool, under way.
3 months ago
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Laura Matthews
NEW YORK, June 16 (Reuters) - Trading in ******* eX options kicked off with record volume and bullish activity dominating on Tuesday, underscoring strong investor demand for a new way to bet on the future of Elon Musk's aerospace company.
Some 1.8 million ******* eX contracts traded on Tuesday, handily surpassing Meta Platforms' — then known as Facebook — options debut in 2012, which held the previous first-day volume record of about 365,000 contracts, according to Trade Alert data.
"We've never seen anything like it," said Henry Schwartz, vice president of derivatives market intelligence at Cboe Global Markets.
While ******* eX options were expected to be popular, the trading volume was still "impressive," Schwartz said.
NEW YORK, June 16 (Reuters) - Trading in ******* eX options kicked off with record volume and bullish activity dominating on Tuesday, underscoring strong investor demand for a new way to bet on the future of Elon Musk's aerospace company.
Some 1.8 million ******* eX contracts traded on Tuesday, handily surpassing Meta Platforms' — then known as Facebook — options debut in 2012, which held the previous first-day volume record of about 365,000 contracts, according to Trade Alert data.
"We've never seen anything like it," said Henry Schwartz, vice president of derivatives market intelligence at Cboe Global Markets.
While ******* eX options were expected to be popular, the trading volume was still "impressive," Schwartz said.
3 months ago
IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker says he is "looking forward to showing my new and improved self" when he makes the first defence of his ***** le against Liam Paro in Brisbane on 24 June.
The Belfast man won the belt with a points win over Paddy Donovan at Windsor Park last September, but has since parted ways with coach Billy Nelson to team up with Huzaifah Iqbal.
While Nelson helped him realise a lifetime ambition last year, the defending champion feels he was getting a little "too comfortable" under his former coach and needed to change it up.
Despite the switch from Scotland to London, Crocker feels he is right at home and the decision to make the change will pay off when he takes on the former IBF light-welterweight champion at the Pat Rafter Arena.
"I just felt there was certain stuff I could be better at and the way I am now, it's all worked out," explained the 29-year-old, who has won all 22 of his professional contests.
The Belfast man won the belt with a points win over Paddy Donovan at Windsor Park last September, but has since parted ways with coach Billy Nelson to team up with Huzaifah Iqbal.
While Nelson helped him realise a lifetime ambition last year, the defending champion feels he was getting a little "too comfortable" under his former coach and needed to change it up.
Despite the switch from Scotland to London, Crocker feels he is right at home and the decision to make the change will pay off when he takes on the former IBF light-welterweight champion at the Pat Rafter Arena.
"I just felt there was certain stuff I could be better at and the way I am now, it's all worked out," explained the 29-year-old, who has won all 22 of his professional contests.
3 months ago
NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. The 37-year-old secured an overwhelming victory, receiving 73 of the 75 votes cast by councillors during the election held at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium.
Tamim will serve a four-year term and takes charge after previously leading the BCB's ad-hoc committee. He ****** umed that role in April following a corruption investigation that resulted in the removal of the board's previous leadership.
Speaking after his election, Tamim stressed that any major changes to the BCB's constitution would require broad support from stakeholders.
"There are a lot of things, loopholes, and if we all agree together (about constitutional reform) we will discuss them in the next AGM. This is not like a board of 12 or 13 people where one person says something and it is done," he said, as quoted by Cricbuzz.
"We have to deal with 1972 councillors. So they also have to agree. But for the betterment of Bangladesh cricket, if any constitutional changes are needed, we will definitely discuss and consider them."
The former opener, who represented Bangladesh in 70 Tests and 243 ODIs during a 15-year international career, said he would need time to understand the board's workings before implementing reforms.
Tamim acknowledged that he is still getting familiar with many members of the cricket administration and urged patience as the new leadership settles in.
"It is very new for me because I still have to mix with all these people. I may not know more than half of them. I met them for the first time. So give us some time, let us discuss, and then we will find out where improvements are needed," he said.
He also pledged to run the board transparently and avoid controversies.
"I hope we can be as transparent as possible. Because I am sure I do not want any of my board members to do anything that makes us controversial. From my side and from the whole board's side, we will try to act with full honesty," he added.
Tamim will serve a four-year term and takes charge after previously leading the BCB's ad-hoc committee. He ****** umed that role in April following a corruption investigation that resulted in the removal of the board's previous leadership.
Speaking after his election, Tamim stressed that any major changes to the BCB's constitution would require broad support from stakeholders.
"There are a lot of things, loopholes, and if we all agree together (about constitutional reform) we will discuss them in the next AGM. This is not like a board of 12 or 13 people where one person says something and it is done," he said, as quoted by Cricbuzz.
"We have to deal with 1972 councillors. So they also have to agree. But for the betterment of Bangladesh cricket, if any constitutional changes are needed, we will definitely discuss and consider them."
The former opener, who represented Bangladesh in 70 Tests and 243 ODIs during a 15-year international career, said he would need time to understand the board's workings before implementing reforms.
Tamim acknowledged that he is still getting familiar with many members of the cricket administration and urged patience as the new leadership settles in.
"It is very new for me because I still have to mix with all these people. I may not know more than half of them. I met them for the first time. So give us some time, let us discuss, and then we will find out where improvements are needed," he said.
He also pledged to run the board transparently and avoid controversies.
"I hope we can be as transparent as possible. Because I am sure I do not want any of my board members to do anything that makes us controversial. From my side and from the whole board's side, we will try to act with full honesty," he added.
