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Options traders are reducing downside protection, indicating decreased near-term bearish positioning

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Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (1 article). Watching for it to gain traction.

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"About 52 open put contracts for every 100 calls, down from 76 in late June. The premium for one-week downside protection had also eased, although puts still traded above comparable calls. Options traders were carrying less immediate protection."

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