Ahead of the nonfarm payroll data, hedge funds are positioning with bearish USD/JPY options, betting on a decline in the exchange rate.

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According to foreign exchange traders, ahead of the upcoming release of key U.S. employment data, hedge funds are buying short-term USD/JPY put options, betting that the U.S. dollar may weaken. Traders indicated that the expiry of these option contracts is up to one week.
As of Thursday's Asian session, the USD/JPY exchange rate remained steady around 158.44. Some traders requested anonymity due to lack of authorization to speak publicly, but the relevant information has already been reflected in market operations.

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Ahead of the nonfarm payroll data, hedge funds are positioning with bearish USD/JPY options, betting on a decline in the exchange rate.

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