By Richard Pace — Feb 23 - 02:35 AM
FX option implied volatility gauges actual FX volatility expectations
Overnight expiry now 10-am New York Friday- only USD/JPY is higher in majors
Overnight expiry USD/JPY implied vol reached 17.75 in Asia Thur vs 12.0 Wed
Premium/break-even for straddle now 100-JPY pips vs 67-JPY pips either side
Flags volatility risk from Fri's Jpn CPI, comments by new BoJ gov/deputies
Similar gains in other JPY related overnight options reinforce this JPY risk
1-month expiry higher since capturing March 22 Fed nL1N3520NT
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Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary