Chapter 194 12 Times Leverage!

The next morning, Kitahara Sosuke got up early and ordered two breakfasts. The TV had been on last night. At this time, Sakurai Saeko was still huddled in the quilt, with only a crimson cheek exposed, unable to get up at all.

On TV, the host smiled and broadcast the latest status of the Gulf War in English.

At 2 a.m. on August 5, 1990, when Iraq refused to implement Security Council Resolution 678, the multinational aviation force launched an air strike on Iraq and launched Operation Desert Storm.

The entire air strike includes the first three of the four combat phases of the "Desert Storm" plan, which the US military calls an air battle situation.

According to the plan, the three phases will start at the same time and advance together to achieve the set goals one by one. The usual air attack pattern is that electronic warfare aircraft such as EF-111, EA-6B and EC-130H will first open the path, and then the F-117, F-117A, F-111DAEAF, A-6, A-10, AV-8B, F-15E, B-52 and other aircraft attacked designated targets, while F-14, F-15C, F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft were responsible for cover missions.

The U.S. Air Force has a sunrise momentum of 2,000 to 3,000 sorties.

This indiscriminate bombing kicked off the Gulf War. This was also the first time in a world war that an information-based and three-dimensional combat model was introduced. Of course, this combat model, which ultimately determined the outcome of the war, was only briefly mentioned in the news. A mouthful.

The main focus of the hosts and war reporters is still on the powerful air force of the coalition forces, as well as the equally strong air force and army forces of Iraq.

This is a talk show with so-called military experts providing professional commentary. Like all military experts, they hold the same view on the Gulf War.

They firmly believe that even if it is attacked by a multinational coalition led by the United States, Iraq will have the strength to fight a war. There is a high chance that the multinational coalition will fall into the quagmire of war.

Moreover, the Iraqi army has a very powerful air force and a large number of tanks on the ground. Therefore, even if the multinational coalition forces seize air superiority, Iraq will definitely cause them to suffer heavy casualties on the ground.

Without clearing away those tanks and the torrent of steel, the multinational coalition will not be able to advance further on the ground battlefield.

This is how almost every country in the world views war now.

They are also immersed in the "iron torrent" of tanks and the mechanized warfare of nuclear warfare.

After all, Germany's armored group operations in World War II had a huge impact on the world. Many countries believed that the "Steel Torrent" could bulldoze everything in the early 1990s.

Kitahara Sosuke ate and watched while holding the plate, then sat down next to Sakurai Saeko who was half asleep, smiled and leaned over to kiss her soft lips: "You can have a good rest here today. Just call the hotel front desk to ask for something to eat, and I’ll leave first.”

"Hmm~" Saeko Sakurai responded confusedly, and before Sosuke Kitahara stood up, she suddenly reached out and held him.

Kitahara Sosuke glanced at Sakurai Saeko who seemed to be coquettish, then leaned over to hold her cheek and kissed her passionately for a while, and then slowly let go.

Sakurai Saeko licked her lips with satisfaction and continued to fall asleep.

After getting dressed, Kitahara Sosuke left the room and locked the door. As soon as he walked to the elevator, he saw Luo Meng in a black suit.

"Did you have a good rest last night?" Luo Meng looked at him with a smile, "Mr. Yamada and Miss Fujiwara are already waiting for us at the company. Should we have breakfast first and then set off, or should we eat after we arrive?"

"Let's go directly. I ate in the room." Kitahara Sosuke got off the elevator with him and asked casually, "How is the WTI crude oil futures contract price when the market opens today?"

"It has risen to 35 meters of gold per barrel, and it is still rising." Luo Meng sighed. He watched the news this morning. The bombing by the multinational forces was very successful, and the oil price will inevitably continue to rise. When he thinks of Kitahara Sosuke's 1.33 billion meters of gold, he felt extremely distressed.

The two of them took a car to the George Futures Trading Company building near the city center. On the way, Kitahara Sosuke carefully observed the surrounding vehicles and found that he had seen several Mitsubishi Sigmas speeding on the road.

Noticing his expression, Luo Meng got out of the car and laughed and said: "I have to admit that your Japanese car manufacturing technology is very advanced. The latest Mitsubishi Sigma was sold out on the day it was first launched, and now it has consistently ranked first in car sales. Top of the list.”

"Really?" Kitahara Sosuke smiled and didn't say much. This is a new model that he led and promoted. It is probably the peak period of Mitsubishi Motors. This time, Toyota's limelight has been completely overshadowed.

Entering the company building, Kitahara Sosuke saw a shocking and lively scene similar to the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges in the past.

The financial industry and the real estate industry are closely related and have always been the two super industries that people talk about, everywhere and in any country.

In the hall, the mood was high and there were businessmen in suits and leather shoes everywhere participating in futures trading.

The hottest futures at this time are naturally crude oil, which is inseparable from the Gulf War. A large number of merchants have opened positions to buy WTI crude oil futures contracts, hoarding them in their hands, quietly waiting for their appreciation. Many people tend to buy 06 contracts or 10 contracts ( (half-year term and one-year term), and some are even ready to transfer again upon expiration.

"This is the first time I've seen such a lively scene. Please come inside, Beiyuan." Luo Meng led him past the crowd to the VIP room. When he saw Luo Meng and an Asian walking together, many businessmen looked curious. And doubtful eyes.

The two came to the private room. Yamada Kazuma and Fujiwara Norika were already inside. Fujiwara Norika was chatting in a low voice with a blonde girl. She minored in English when she was at Tokyo University and was one of the few Japanese with excellent English.

Seeing Luo Meng and Kithara Sosuke approaching, the two women who were arguing immediately stood up. The blonde stood aside respectfully and made way for Luo Meng.

"What are you talking about?" Kitahara Sosuke asked Fujiwara Norika with a smile, "Why do you look so angry?"

"Ruth told me that the margin rate cannot be less than 10%, and a commission of 0.20% per lot is also charged. This is too much!" Fujiwara Norika replied with a puffed mouth, "Including all handling fees , our costs are not low!”

Now that Kitahara Sosuke is ready to go short, as one of the main persons in charge of Kitahara Investment, she must of course consider her own club.

"The margin rate is not less than 10%, so the leverage is only 10 times. As for the commission." Kitahara Sosuke looked up at Luo Meng, "Didn't Mr. Luo Meng say last night that he could do zero-commission business with me?"

"That's right, I won't charge a penny of commission for your business, Beiyuan. Ruth, go and get the information and documents needed to open an account." Romon nodded and urged the blonde to get the agreement, "Actually, we can add the deposit. Negotiation, 10% is just a condition we set for general VIP customers."

"How low a margin rate can you accept?" Kitahara Sosuke asked directly. If he hadn't been foresighted, he would have considered triple leverage for a long time, but he now has a huge advantage, and 10x leverage is no problem.

"Kitahara, what do you think?" Luo Meng was even more shocked when he saw that he wanted to increase the leverage. "Actually, I personally don't recommend that you increase the leverage. With ten times the leverage, as long as the oil price rises by 10%, you will be liquidated. "

"My expected value is 8%, which is about 12 times the leverage." Kitahara Sosuke said with a smile. He did not dare to add too much. Looking at the current market situation, the oil price is 35 meters of gold per barrel, and 8% is 2.8 meters of gold per barrel. , as long as the oil price rises this much, he will directly liquidate his position!

From yesterday to today, the price has increased by 3 meters per barrel. If he had opened a short position yesterday, he would have jumped off the rooftop today.

Futures are all about heartbeat!

"8%, you can operate it, but I really don't recommend you do it, friend." Luo Meng decided to persuade him one last time.

Kithara Sosuke shook his head: "I have already decided."

At the same time, Ruth, who was holding a pile of information, also came back. She looked at the Japanese in front of her curiously. It was hard to believe that he had such boldness and courage to play futures like this.

1.33 billion meters of gold, 8% margin rate!

"Mr. Kitahara, it's up to you to become God or the devil. Have you really considered it?" Ruth pushed the agreement in front of him, "You are the first short position VIP customer I have contacted today. I wish you success.”

"Thank you, Miss Ruth." Kithara Sosuke sniffed the pungent scent of her perfume, smiled and picked up the pen to sign. At this moment, there was a loud bang, and the hall outside suddenly became noisy. Incomparable!

"What's going on?" Luo Meng felt that the loud noise was like an explosion, but his futures trading company is located in downtown Seattle, how could an explosion happen?

He frowned and stood up: "Mr. Kitahara, please continue signing. I'll go see what's going on."