By Richard Pace — Aug 14 - 05:50 AM
EUR/USD option positions are very light above 1.1000, compared to below
Potentially less related cash hedging flows to contain volatility
Option risk reversal contracts already reflect EUR/USD topside concerns
Implied volatility gaining with spot to recognise increased upside risk
More buyers of short dated expiry topside strikes now emerging
Overnight expiry 1.1075 strike paid 13.75, 1-month implied vol paid 6.0
Broader FX options warn of U.S. CPI risk to FX volatility nL1N3K108C
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Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary