By Richard Pace — Aug 26 - 02:55 AM
EUR/USD options are quick to pay offers when spot threatens more gains
Implied volatility has increased with spot over the last week
Implied volatility premium for EUR calls vs puts at new long term highs
Benchmark 1-month 25 delta risk reversals reached 0.4 EUR calls on Monday
That's a new high for topside over downside strikes since late 2020
More FX option barriers likely above - break can fuel more EUR/vol gains
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Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary