USD/JPY rose as high as 158.49 in the London market but failed to reach 158.50 before retreating to the 158.10 range. NY cut option levels have been reported at multiple strikes.
Early in London trading, USD/JPY rose to 158.49 but failed to touch 158.50, then retreated to the 158.10 range.
The market has observed NY cut options worth approximately $696 million at 158.50, while NY cut options worth approximately $543 million have also been observed at 158.00.
The pair is currently trading around 158.21, and movements in the London market are being closely watched.