危机重演？里夫斯300亿英镑缺口引发恐慌，英镑期权押注异常

Group 1 - Traders are paying high prices for options to hedge against potential volatility in the British pound due to speculation about possible tax increases in the upcoming UK budget announcement [1] - The price of options for the pound against the euro has reached a two-year high, indicating significant demand for currency hedging tools among investors [1] - Concerns are rising about the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Reeves, needing to raise up to £30 billion (approximately $39 billion) to rebuild the UK’s finances, which could impact business investment and the economy [1] Group 2 - The premium of pound options relative to realized volatility has reached its widest level in three years, suggesting that the market expects greater fluctuations in exchange rates than previously seen [2] - The activity in the options market indicates that traders are more focused on protecting their portfolios rather than speculating on significant movements in the pound against major currencies [2] Group 3 - The pound saw a slight increase on Tuesday, but it has weakened since reaching a high of $1.37 in July [3] - The pricing suggests that the pound may hold the important psychological level of 1.30, with its movement depending on the credibility and tone of Chancellor Reeves during the budget announcement [3] - Historically, UK budget announcement days have not been major volatility events, with the pound against the dollar averaging a volatility of about 0.5% on such days since 2017 [3]