Hedge funds are buying currency options betting the South Korean won and Chinese yuan will strengthen after reports of a US-Iran ceasefire improved risk sentiment and pushed oil prices lower. The flow underscores renewed demand for EM FX via options and could boost short-term carry and volatility in KRW/CNY as positioning adjusts.
Hedge funds are buying currency options betting the South Korean won and Chinese yuan will strengthen after reports of a US-Iran ceasefire improved risk sentiment and pushed oil prices lower. The flow underscores renewed demand for EM FX via options and could boost short-term carry and volatility in KRW/CNY as positioning adjusts.
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