Today’s FX Option Expiry Overview – July 13, 2026
Today’s FX Option Expiry Overview – July 13, 2026 Spot Rates EUR/USD: 1.1398 USD/JPY: 162.30 GBP/USD: 1.3378 USD/CHF: 0.8097 USD/CAD: 1.4160 AUD/USD: 0.6929 NZD/USD: 0.5753 EUR/GBP: 0.8519 ■ Today’s Option Expiries (July 13) EUR/USD 1.1400 (€870M) 1.1475 (€650M) 1.1500 (€1.1B) 1.1525 (€600M) 1.1550 (€1.5B) 1.1560 (€550M) Spot is currently 1.1398. The nearest option expiry is: […]
USD/JPY Approaches 160 Again as Middle East Risks Ease Slightly
USD/JPY Approaches 160 Again as Middle East Risks Ease Slightly USD/JPY has risen into the upper 159 range and is once again approaching the psychologically important 160 level. The main drivers behind the move are: Ongoing interest rate differentials between the United States and Japan Risk appetite supported by strong equity markets A renewed expansion […]
There is a general correction in the overall dollar strength, and during London time, the Euro is showing a counter-trend weakness.
In general, there is a correction in the previous dollar strength. During London time, the Euro has been declining, showing a distinct weakness. This is in response to the German Ifo Business Climate Index for July, which declined more than expected. Following weak Eurozone PMI flash readings from the previous day, this latest data added […]
The pound buying reaction is strengthening, and the UK must immediately terminate trade negotiations with the EU
“We suggest that the UK will not immediately terminate trade negotiations with the EU,” he said in headline news. In response to this, the reaction of buying pounds is increasing. (Source: Bloomberg) In response to this, GBP suddenly rebounded. Currently, the power balance at 15 minutes is GBP = JPY> NZD> AUD> EUR = CAD […]
Euro area GDP will be reduced by 40% annually, and there is a view that it will be a blow over the United States
This week, GDP announcements in the second quarter are being made one after another. It was announced today that the euro area preliminary figures were -12.1% YoY. Replacing this with the year-on-year rate gives -40.3%. The US figures released yesterday were a year-on-year rate of -32.9%. A simple comparison shows that the euro area has […]