Euro Falls to Nearly Two-Month Low as Traders Hedge Against Further Weakness
The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in nearly two months, according to Bloomberg. The move followed the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate increase, while options traders increased positions designed to protect against or benefit from further weakness in the euro.
The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in nearly two months, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 23.
Options traders increased bets on further weakness in the euro after the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate increase, according to the report.
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