By Richard Pace — Aug 31 - 07:05 AM
FX option volatility and downside strike premiums below recent and l-t highs
Benchmark 1-month implied volatility 6.75 from a 7.3 peak last week
1-month 25 delta risk reversals 0.35 from 0.5 vol premium EUR put over call
However, buyers re-emerge at 6.8 and 0.375 respectively early Thursday
Market vulnerable to volatility/USD gains from strong PCE Thurs/NFP Friday
Weak data should cap USD and favour more short volatility trades thereafter
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Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary