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.

BUZZ-COMMENT-US election risk is a large blip on the FX options radar Oct 4 (Reuters) - The outcome of the Nov. 5 U.S. election is now included within the benchmark 1-month FX option expiry on Nov. 6 and a significant jump in related premiums warns of the realised volatility risk to FX markets. FX volatility is a key yet unknown parameter of an FX option premium, so dealers use implied volatility as a substitute.

ANALYSIS-Dollar bears eye shifts in global yields, growth to play further weakness Fed's rate cuts and global central banks' actions impact dollar's performance Economic data and U.S. presidential election add uncertainty to dollar's outlook Investors eye currencies like yen, krone, and real for potential gains Yen has rallied from 2024 lows as central bank policies diverge Still-strong U.S.

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

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