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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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Sterling ticks up, but set for worst week in more than a year

Sterling ticks up, but set for worst week in more than a year By Medha Singh LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The British pound gained ground against the dollar and the euro on Friday after a steep plunge a day earlier when Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey had said more aggressive interest rate cuts might be on the table. Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill on Friday called for a more cautious approach to lowering rates, aiding sterling's GBP=D3 0.3% rise on the day to $1.317. But the pound
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BoE's chalk and cheese guidance puts GBP in quandary

BUZZ-COMMENT-BoE's chalk and cheese guidance puts GBP in quandary Oct 4 (Reuters) - Relatively hawkish interest rate guidance from Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill has stirred the sterling pot, 24 hours after a dovish steer from Governor Andrew Bailey gave GBP longs indigestion. Pill said on Friday the BoE should only move gradually in cutting interest rates - a view which contrasts with Bailey 's suggestion that the BoE could become "a bit more aggressive" in its approach to lowering ra
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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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Safe-haven dollar climbs; sterling falls on dovish Bailey comments

FOREX-Safe-haven dollar climbs; sterling falls on dovish Bailey comments Firm ADP report raises bets for strong US jobs data on Friday Sterling slumps as BoE chief suggests quicker rate cuts Euro sags as ECB hawk Schnabel takes dovish tone on inflation Sweden's crown and Swiss franc drop vs dollar Traders focus on economy in absence of Middle East escalation Updates at 1148 GMT By Medha Singh and Kevin Buckland LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened on Thursday on expectations the U.S
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