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FX options wrap - Wanting the USD and US election protection

BUZZ-FX options wrap - Wanting the USD and US election protection Options that give holders the right to buy U.S dollars were sought amid the USD recovery from new recent lows, and were a prudent bet given the Greenback has extended its gains since Friday's U.S. jobs data beat . The data and its revisions were much higher than expected, which has changed the narrative around the size and timing of impending U.S.
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Australian dollar set for solid weekly gains on yen, kiwi

Australian dollar set for solid weekly gains on yen, kiwi SYDNEY, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar is headed for solid weekly gains on the Japanese yen and New Zealand's kiwi, although it retreated against the U.S. dollar as strong data there lessened the odds of another outsized Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The Aussie was enjoying the view at 100.5 yen AUDJPY=R , having rallied 2.5% so far this week and cleared a major hurdle at 99.85 yen.
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FX Options wrap: USD and premium gains warn of impending FX risks

BUZZ-FX Options wrap: USD and premium gains warn of impending FX risks FX option implied volatility remains underpinned by risk aversion as middle eastern tensions simmer and U.S. NFP, CPI and elections loom. The USD and FX option USD calls are in demand, with an increased premium for the latter. That's apparent when looking at benchmark 1-month expiry 25 delta risk reversal contracts for the USD against the major pairings, with EUR/USD up to 0.325 from 0.1 and GBP/USD to 0.5 from 0.15 USD calls
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FX options wrap - Fear gauges swing toward USD gains

BUZZ-FX options wrap - Fear gauges swing toward USD gains FX volatility measures are trading higher amid the latest USD recovery and remain alert for additional gains. Implied volatility was already higher to recognise the increased realised volatility risk from Friday's impending U.S. jobs data , with Tuesday's USD gains adding to nerves and prompting additional demand.
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FX options wrap: Volatility gains, value, EUR call, US election

REFILE-BUZZ-FX options wrap: Volatility gains, value, EUR call, US election Adds chart Sub 1-month expiry FX option implied volatility has reached new recent highs to reflect the impending FX risk from Fed speakers and U.S. data, which culminates with Friday's Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report. Implied volatility setbacks are likely to remain limited ahead of the NFP, with benchmark 1-month options soon to reflect the perceived U.S.
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