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Reuters - 15 hours ago

FX options wrap - billions, value, GBP call, intervention, ZAR

BUZZ-FX options wrap - billions, value, GBP call, intervention, ZAR Trader option data from DTCC shows 12.5 billion euros of EUR/USD FX options , most around 1.0900, expiring on Monday and Tuesday, so no surprise to see a limited EUR/USD spot range around this level. Quite a busy data week which includes a European central bank policy announcement could increase volatility and add value to shorter-dated expiry EUR/USD options , where 1-week expiry implied volatility is currently trading lows sin

Reuters - 16 hours ago

Sterling steadies after biggest weekly jump in 2 months, eyes on CPI

Sterling steadies after biggest weekly jump in 2 months, eyes on CPI By Samuel Indyk LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Sterling steadied against the dollar on Monday after its biggest weekly jump since May last week as markets tempered expectations for an August rate cut from the Bank of England. Traders were now awaiting UK inflation data on Wednesday for more clues on interest rate policy.

Reuters - 19 hours ago

Value in EUR/USD options without the currency risk

BUZZ-COMMENT-Value in EUR/USD options without the currency risk July 15 (Reuters) - FX options can be utilized to trade FX volatility without direct exposure to currency risk. With the current low pricing of EUR/USD options, there might be an opportunity to find value during this busy data week, which also includes the European Central Bank policy announcement .

Reuters - 20 hours ago

Sterling may come off the boil if UK CPI cools

BUZZ-COMMENT-Sterling may come off the boil if UK CPI cools July 15 (Reuters) - The pound might cede some of its recent gains against the dollar, euro and other major currencies if UK inflation data for June comes in cooler than expected on Wednesday at 0600 GMT. Below-forecast UK inflation data would be a welcome boost for doves on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, including Swati Dhingra , who want interest rates cut on Aug.

Reuters - 4 days ago

FX options wrap - JPY success, big EUR, low FX volatility

BUZZ-FX options wrap - JPY success, big EUR, low FX volatility FX option implied volatility is at, or edging toward, long-term lows in the major currency pairs, reflecting broader risk appetite and a continued lack of FX volatility . Benchmark one-month expiry implied volatility trades three-year at 4.9 , while one-month GBP/USD is trading just above its post-Brexit lows of 5.5. Other currency pairs and maturity dates are following suit as markets head in to the traditional summer lull.

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