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FX option expiries for 7 September 10am New York cut

USD/JPY option expiries for the 10am New York cut highlight a notable strike level at 155.75. If trading moves below the 156.00 handle, the large notional amount could foster sticky, congestion-style price action or act as a magnet zone near the strike, though it does not provide an inherently directional signal. The potential impact of this option expiry is limited by the absence of major technical support at 155.75, with key technical support positioned further down near 155.00. Consequently, any influence on spot pricing should diminish quickly if spot rates deviate from the strike area ahead of the cut. Broader market dynamics continue to overshadow option flows, with USD/JPY driven primarily by currency intervention risks from Japanese authorities following recent sharp declines. Thinned holiday liquidity in the United States could amplify market moves, keeping traders cautious and reducing the overall significance of the option expiry.

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USD/JPY

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Neutral

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