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FX options wrap - PCE risk, JPY 150, BoE Bets, euro low

BUZZ-FX options wrap - PCE risk, JPY 150, BoE Bets, euro low A busier week for FX with the closing of short JPY positions being the main driver before next week's central bank meetings . However, JPY demand and broader FX option implied volatility has peaked for now. U.S. PCE inflation data can offer more clues on next week's U.S. policy decision and the U.S.
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Sterling tiptoes higher after turbulent week

Sterling tiptoes higher after turbulent week By Amanda Cooper LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - The pound rose on Friday but was still headed for a second consecutive weekly fall against the dollar after a week of turmoil across global markets hit higher-yielding assets and as investors switch focus to next week's Bank of England meeting. The pound, which hit one-year highs last week above $1.31, is heading for a 0.5% decline against the dollar this week.
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Sterling set for a bull month but warnings given

BUZZ-COMMENT-Sterling set for a bull month but warnings given July 26 (Reuters) - A positive July is on the cards for sterling versus the dollar but significant developments in the Japanese Yen have taken their toll on the pound and cracks are appearing in the GBP/USD up-trend as a result. GBP/USD started July on the front foot at levels around 1.2648, reached a new high for the year at 1.3044 by July 17 and looked good for further gains.
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Stand-out FX option strike expiries for the week ahead

BUZZ-COMMENT-Stand-out FX option strike expiries for the week ahead July 25 (Reuters) - The cash hedging of soon-to-expire FX option strikes can have a magnetic effect on FX price action and add to nearby support/resistance. There are some large strikes worth noting for Friday, July 26 , and for the week ahead. Stand-out EUR/USD strikes on Monday are at 1.0700-05 on 1.4 billion euros, 1.0800 on 610 million euros, 1.0825-35 on 1.4 billion euros and 1.0885-1.0900 on 1.6 billion euros.
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FX options wrap - JPY and CNH surge, central banks on radar

BUZZ-FX options wrap - JPY and CNH surge, central banks on radar The big movers in FX and options on Thursday are JPY and CNH, with risk aversion and the unwinding of large short positions the main drivers. USD/JPY extended its recent decline to test below 152.00, which saw 1-month implied volatility trade new highs since early May at 10.75 and remain firm amid the rebound to 154.00 after US GDP data.
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