Greeks.live: This week, the proportion of block trades is relatively high, and the market remains predominantly cautious

ChainCatcher news, Greeks.live macro researcher Adam posted that the U.S. announced a September CPI year-on-year rate of 2.4% today, slightly higher than expected, but it is already the lowest level this year, with little reaction in the prices of major investment products.

As various macro data is released this week and numerous speeches from Federal Reserve officials conclude, the market currently expects an 82% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut on November 8, with an 18% expectation of no rate cut, and almost no traders believe there is a possibility of a 50 basis point cut.

This week, block trades accounted for a significant proportion, with a cumulative 40% of the trading volume coming from block trades, especially block call option trades. The types and maturities of trades are relatively dispersed, with position rolling and adjustment being the main trading drivers, and the market remains predominantly cautious.