At Any Rate

Global FX Volatility Outlook 2026

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Nov 28, 2025
Ladislav Jankovic, a Global FX strategist at J.P. Morgan, shares insights on the subdued FX volatility outlook for 2026, driven by resilient US growth. Juan Duran-Vara discusses the benefits of option-based carry trades and the expected stability in dollar correlations. Sanjana Shinde dives into event-driven volatility, analyzing key elections and defensive hedging strategies to protect portfolios. The trio explores compelling themes like European growth and cross-asset plays, making for a captivating and informative discussion.
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INSIGHT

Subdued FX Vols Into 2026

  • FX vols should remain subdued into 2026 given resilient US growth and low central bank activity.
  • Starting levels are low, so further material downside in vols is limited.
ADVICE

Trade Regional Divergences With Options

  • Position in intra-European and Antipodean option structures to capture anticipated divergence and RBA repricing.
  • Favor bearish Euro-Poland and bullish Aussie-Swiss structures and consider commodity-block relative value trades like AUD/CAD.
INSIGHT

Yen As A Key Carry Play

  • The team expects cross-yen to be a major theme with upside in carry-friendly conditions.
  • Option pricing in places like Brazil already looks set to benefit from potential yen-driven moves.
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