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The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its March meeting, but the dot plot suggests two cuts remain on the table for the second half of the year. Here's what active traders need to watch as earnings season kicks into gear and volatility picks up.
Research Team
April 3, 2026 · 8 min read
When implied volatility spikes ahead of earnings, selling premium with an iron condor can capture that vol crush — but position sizing is everything.
This month's platform update brings strategy-based portfolio grouping to the Positions view, fully customizable price alerts, and a redesigned order ticket.
Geopolitical tensions and supply data misses have sent crude oil futures through key levels. We break down the volume data and where momentum traders are looking next.
The Magnificent Seven companies report over the next two weeks. Here's how the options market is pricing in each event and what history says about realized vs. implied moves.
The CBOE Volatility Index has been creeping higher since the start of Q1. We analyze historical VIX regimes and what they've historically meant for equity returns.
Options skew reflects the market's asymmetric fear of downside. Understanding skew helps you find premium-selling opportunities and structure better spreads.
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