Nomura Holdings, Inc. has hired FX traders in Asia on a bet that high volatility will drive demand. The company's head of global markets, Rig Karkhanis, expects favourable market conditions to return as geopolitical tensions ease and record oil prices retreat. Despite expecting prolonged volatility, Karkhannis predicts another two years of favourable environment for stocks driven by large-scale investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure that will boost productivity and growth. Nomura is also hiring for its U.S. rates business under new head of U.