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Jul 2022
30m 22s

The ECB Is Cornered | Imran Lakha

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About this episode

On today's edition of "Boiler Room," Alfonso Peccatiello is joined by Imran Lakha for a discussion on Europe, the ECB and a deep dive into the options market. 


With Nord Stream pipeline disruptions all throughout the week, Imran discusses the various mounting headwinds facing the European economy in 2022 from risk of recession, energy venerability and soaring inflation making the statement that "the ECB is cornered". 


Imran then goes on to discuss the options market from a variety of asset classes and explains what the market is pricing, but to hear that, you'll have to tune in!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction 

(00:26) Europe, Russia & The Nord Stream Pipeline

(02:56) "The ECB Is Cornered"

(08:32) Market Pricing

(12:17) Structuring An Options Position

(23:29) Whats Happening In U.S Markets?

(25:08) Will The Fed Get A Soft Landing?

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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Boiler Room should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

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