Mixed options sentiment in Vale (VALE), with shares down 86c near $15.79. Options volume roughly in line with average with 41k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.86, compared to a typical level near 0.6. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.35 near 35.6,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.35. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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