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FX options wrap - Policy clues and USD warnings

BUZZ-FX options wrap - Policy clues and USD warnings G10 FX Option implied volatility is well supported by bouts of risk aversion relating to Russia/Ukraine that's underpinning the USD and JPY. The benchmark 1-month expiry is also benefiting from the inclusion of policy announcements from the U.S. and Japan on Dec. 18-19 . USD/JPY was under pressure after the latest comments by BoJ governor Ueda on Thursday, which highlights the sensitivity of this pairing to any clues about impending policy .
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Sterling near its trend low awaiting data, c.bank guidance

BUZZ-COMMENT-Sterling near its trend low awaiting data, c.bank guidance GBP/USD remained near trend lows as traders await a catalyst, possibly Friday's PMI data, which could pull the pound out of its recent range, bounded by 1.26 on the downside and the falling 10-DMA at 1.2719 on the upside. In the interim, traders will likely continue to follow U.S.
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Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges

FOREX-Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges Bitcoin speeds toward $100,000 Yen gains after BOJ's Ueda says will scrutinise data up till Dec meeting Updates to midday trading By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar steadied on Thursday as traders awaited clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies amid an uncertain outlook for interest rates, while bitcoin forged towards $100,000 for the first time.
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Sterling sags as 'Trump bump' lifts dollar

Sterling sags as 'Trump bump' lifts dollar By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The pound eased modestly against the dollar, which held firm on Thursday, as investors remained laser-focused on who President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary pick might be and what that might mean for his policies on growth, trade and taxes. With the dollar in the ascendant, sterling GBP=D3 wilted, last down 0.1% at $1.26405. It's risen 1.2% against the euro EURGBP=D3 , which has come under intense pr
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FX traders seem poised to take dollar even higher

BUZZ-COMMENT-FX traders seem poised to take dollar even higher Nov 21 (Reuters) - FX traders will likely take the U.S. dollar higher in the days and weeks ahead as speculative long positions seem to be in good shape and the daily chart points to gains. The dollar paused its climb on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies and sought to second-guess the prospects of less aggressive interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
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