Here is some flow info from earlier in the day from London contacts:

  • China and India bought USD/JPY in the 90.60/65 area
  • The Banque de France bought EUR/USD in the 1.4785/95 region (acting as agent for overseas CB?)
  • North Asian CB sold EUR/USD above 1.4800
  • Stops are eyed in Cable in the 1.6460/80 area
  • Downside protection in demand in EUR/USD, puts being bought as stop-loss?
  • 90.00 barrier in USD/JPY with $40 mln payout expires next week