Corporates assess their hedging options

Background
It has been more common for corporate hedging solutions to contain option-buying features during the past 18 months than in the years leading up to the banking crisis. This might seem unusual given the market volatility has remained above long-term averages, but it is the result of a confluence of factors.

Problem
With less certainty in the underlying economy, corporate treasuries have become less certain about forecasting their exposures. This has prompted a reduction in hedge horizons