The White House has scheduled a meeting between Trump and UK Prime Minister Starmer over the weekend. The focus of their discussion will be to formalize a trade deal. The meeting underscores the aim to strengthen economic ties between the US and the UK. Details of the potential trade agreement have yet to be disclosed.

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Both leaders are anticipated to discuss terms that could benefit their respective economies. There is a shared interest to enhance bilateral trade relations. The weekend meeting marks a step towards bridging economic collaborations. The outcomes could pave the way for future economic engagements. We anticipate heightened volatility in currency markets leading up to the meeting between the two leaders. The GBP/USD currency pair will be the primary focus for short-term traders. Any hint of progress or friction from the discussions will likely cause sharp price movements.

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Historically, political events have driven sterling’s value, as seen with the 20% drop in the months following the 2016 Brexit vote. With two-way trade between the nations recently valued at over £310 billion annually, the economic stakes for this negotiation are immense. We are therefore positioning for significant price swings by purchasing options. Beyond currencies, we see opportunities in equity index derivatives, specifically those tracking the FTSE 100. Over a quarter of the total revenue for the index’s companies comes from North America, making them highly sensitive to the outcome. Call options on UK-focused exporters would be a primary strategy if a deal appears likely. Given the former president’s past use of tariffs and an “America First” approach to trade, the path to a deal is uncertain. This unpredictability suggests that buying volatility may be a more prudent strategy than directionally betting on a specific outcome. We believe using straddles on the most-affected currency pairs and indices is the correct approach. The Prime Minister’s focus on different labor and environmental standards could create friction in key sectors like agriculture and financial services. We will be closely watching companies in these areas for outsized price action. Traders can use options on specific sector ETFs to isolate this exposure away from the broader market.

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