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UK election risk to GBP, according to FX options

BUZZ-COMMENT-UK election risk to GBP, according to FX options July 4 (Reuters) - Implied volatility gauges FX realised volatility expectations and is a key component of an FX option premium. Overnight expiry GBP related implied volatility now includes the UK election and is therefore a bellwether for related FX volatility risk. Overnight GBP/USD implied volatility has averaged 7.5 over recent sessions - a premium/break-even of 40 USD pips in either direction for a simple vanilla straddle.
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Russian rouble recovers from over one-week low against dollar

Russian rouble recovers from over one-week low against dollar MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble recovered from a more than one-week low against the dollar on Thursday, propped up by factors ranging from high interest rates to reduced imports after coming under pressure from reduced foreign currency sales at the start of the month. By 0729 GMT, the rouble was 0.4% higher at 87.50 RUB= against the dollar, earlier hitting its weakest point since June 24 of 88.82. "The volatility of the
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FX markets are trapped in a vicious circle

BUZZ-COMMENT-FX markets are trapped in a vicious circle July 4 (Reuters) - FX markets are trapped in a vicious circle where the proceeds of interventions are recycled with dollars sold then purchased to maintain or increase the size or reserves which ultimately leads to more intervention. There are many emerging nations currently trying to stem the dollar's rise including China and also Japan which most analysts think will soon sell again.
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Asia stocks hit 27-month top, dollar slips on rate cut wagers

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks hit 27-month top, dollar slips on rate cut wagers Asian stock markets : https://tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4 Topix hits record top, S&P 500 futures steady FTSE, sterling calm as UK heads to polls Odds narrow on Sept Fed cut after soft data Adds Taiwan stocks, updates prices By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, July 4 (Reuters) - Asia stocks hit 27-month highs on Thursday as softer U.S.
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Dollar on defensive after soft data, battered yen under watch

REFILE-FOREX-Dollar on defensive after soft data, battered yen under watch Corrects paragraph 9 spelling of analyst's name By Brigid Riley TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - The dollar was on the back foot on Thursday after U.S. economic data continued to point to slowing growth, offering limited relief to the yen, which remained pinned near a 38-year low that had the market on alert for government intervention.
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