U.S. Firms Embrace Currency Options as Election Hedge U.S. companies are increasingly turning to foreign exchange options as a hedging strategy against potential currency volatility triggered by the upcoming U.S. presidential election and diverging central bank policies. This renewed interest in currency options comes as hedging costs have decreased due to lower currency volatility compared to the 2020-2022 period. Recent surveys indicate that a majority of U.S. companies plan to increase their use of options, with overall currency exposure hedging rising from 46% to 48% in the second quarter. Companies are particularly concerned about the potential economic impacts of different policy approaches from presidential candidates, which could affect inflation, interest rates, and ultimately, currency values. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Gold's Record-Breaking Rally: Beyond Economic Indicators READ MORE Gold Holds Above $2,500: Safe-Haven Appeal Strengthens READ MORE Fed Is ‘Not Far’ From Confidence Needed to Cut Rates, Powell Says READ MORE Fed's Kashkari Stresses Need for Significant Inflation Progress Before Rate Cuts READ MORE $20,000 Gold: Is A Treasury Revaluation Possible? READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment