China's yuan slips on economic weakness despite tight offshore funding SHANGHAI, July 16 (Reuters) - The yuan eased against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as a slew of weak Chinese economic data dampened sentiment, but offshore funding conditions remained tight, preventing the currency from sliding further. The world's second-largest economy grew much slower than expected in the second quarter as a protracted property downturn and worries over jobs knocked the wind out of a fragile recovery, keeping

BUZZ-FX options wrap - billions, value, GBP call, intervention, ZAR Trader option data from DTCC shows 12.5 billion euros of EUR/USD FX options , most around 1.0900, expiring on Monday and Tuesday, so no surprise to see a limited EUR/USD spot range around this level. Quite a busy data week which includes a European central bank policy announcement could increase volatility and add value to shorter-dated expiry EUR/USD options , where 1-week expiry implied volatility is currently trading lows sin

BUZZ-COMMENT-As China's leaders meet, economy sends distress signal July 15 (Reuters) - The writing's on the wall that the Chinese economy needs help, specifically in the consumption and property segments. As the Third Plenum commences, there's cautious optimism that policymakers will lay a path for more stimulus measures. Data released Monday showed Q2 GDP grew significantly less than expected at 4.7% annually versus forecasts for 5.1%.

INDIA RUPEE-Rupee likely to inch up despite weakness in Asian peers By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, July 15 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is lik ely to open marginally higher on Monday, shrugging off the decline in Asian peers amid higher odds of D onald Trump winning the November election. Non-deliverable forwards indicate t he rupee INR=IN will open at 83.50-83.52 to the U.S.

BUZZ-FX options wrap - JPY success, big EUR, low FX volatility FX option implied volatility is at, or edging toward, long-term lows in the major currency pairs, reflecting broader risk appetite and a continued lack of FX volatility . Benchmark one-month expiry implied volatility trades three-year at 4.9 , while one-month GBP/USD is trading just above its post-Brexit lows of 5.5. Other currency pairs and maturity dates are following suit as markets head in to the traditional summer lull.