By Richard Pace — Mar 09 - 05:50 AM
FX option implied volatility spiked higher with the USD post Powell Tuesday
Benchmark 1-month expiry prices added around 0.5, with AUD/USD up 1.0
Those gains reversing now as USD eases before Friday's U.S. NFP
However, USD/JPY implied volatility hasn't followed suit - flags BoJ risk
AUD/USD option implied volatility could be best risk hedge on setbacks
High beta to risk and its current policy divergence can offer value
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Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary