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Traders breathed a huge sigh of relief last week as the markets survived a slew of economic data and the Federal Reserve finally raising short-term interest rates. After spending last week on edge, traders reported the market can now take a breath and relax – allowing investors to take a look at fresh strategies for the third quarter and get trade again.

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Citi Research says the bear is coming for iron ore.

This is a summary of links featured on Quantocracy on Sunday, 06/18/2017. To see our most recent links, visit the Quant Mashup. Read on readers!

• Algorithmic Options Trading, Part 2 [Financial Hacker]

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IMF out with a report on Japan 19 June
– sees Japan inflation at 0.7%in 2017, 0.6% in 2018
– BOJ should drop 80trln yen figure in statement on bond buys
– expects Japan growth of 1.3% in 2017, 0.6% in 2018
Cautious note from the IMF

Saudi energy minister out with a statement a short while ago 19 June
– fundamentals going towards the right direction but market needs time to rebalance
– compliance in April/May to OPEC cuts agreement was above 100%
Meanwhile WTI $44.57 Brent 47.44