Draghi Disappointment Fears Spike: FX Volatility Surges To 30-Month Highs

While US equity implied volatility has been flat to slightly higher in the last week (as stocks have soared), FX volatility has remained near record lows… until today. Ahead of Draghi’s big day tomorrow, EURUSD implied volatility has spiked from around 5 to over 17 – its highest since Dec 2011 – as investor anxiety over Draghi disappointing mixes with a record high short position in EUR FX Futures… it seems more than a few are concerned that Draghi’s promise is more hope than reality.

 

 

Chart: Bloomberg




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