Simon Hanouka, a broker at OptionsDesk, chatted with Chris Rhodes to focus on recent market developments.
The US and UK both saw a slight increase in interest rates, leading to a relatively quiet week in terms of market volatility. However, there has been a shift towards buying options due to low volatility, particularly seen in the purchase of short and medium-term puts on the S&P, indicating a bearish sentiment.
Disney's earnings report showed a decline in Disney Plus subscribers, resulting in a 10% drop in stock price.
Looking ahead, attention is on upcoming UK inflation figures and the impact of high food and energy prices on the economy.