Notable FX Option Expiries for today's NY cut: Large near-the-money clips in EUR/USD and USD/JPY worth noting

The notable FX option expiries for today’s NY cut highlight significant volumes near key levels in several major currency pairs, especially EUR/USD and USD/JPY.

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Newsquawk Daily European Equity Opening News - 8th January 2026

Notable FX Option Expiries for today's NY cut: Large near-the-money clips in EUR/USD and USD/JPY worth noting

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Newsquawk Daily European Opening News - 8th January 2026

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  • EUR/USD: 1.1650-60 (2.4bln), 1.1670-80 (2.1bln), 1.1685-90 (748mln), 1.1695-1.1700 (1.2bln), 1.1745-50 (714mln), 1.1800 (2.2bln)
  • USD/CHF: 0.7925 (350mln), 0.8035 (908mln), EUR/GBP: 0.8750 (251mln)
  • GBP/USD: 1.3400 (275mln), 1.3425 (206mln), 1.3465 (236mln)
  • AUD/USD: 0.6690-0.6700 (650mln), 0.6730 (1.1bln)
  • USD/CAD: 1.3785 (473mln), 1.3825 (208mln)
  • USD/JPY: 156.15 (2.2bln), 156.50-60 (1.1bln), 157.00 (3.5bln), 157.50 (592mln), 158.00 (2bln)
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This suggests potential volatility as traders position around these strikes, and could draw attention from market participants, impacting not only FX flows but also broader asset classes if prices react sharply near these expiries.

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