Fixed Income and Currency Strategist

Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

FX & Rates

In this note, we look at the underperformance of Brazil's long-end rates relative to the currency, which has rallied significantly of late. Instead of going long rates outright, given the risks, it is better to hedge the position with the currency in our view.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of EM 10y rates market, which we produce daily, and where we seek to identify the leaders and laggards among countries by comparing the performance of each to its history as well as to other countries based on their respective betas to the broad market.

In this note, we look at the underperformance of Brazil's long-end rates relative to the currency, which has rallied significantly of late. Instead of going long rates outright, given the risks, it is better to hedge the position with the currency in our view.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of EM 10y rates market, which we produce daily, and where we seek to identify the leaders and laggards among countries by comparing the performance of each to its history as well as to other countries based on their respective betas to the broad market.

Rates 10y Dashboard: Brazil Rates Lag the Currency’s Rally

In this note, we compare the performance of Latin American and Asian currencies as the former had started outperforming earlier this month but the latter has since caught up. The performance gap between the two remains at its widest in 10 years.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of EM currency market, which we produce daily, and where we seek to identify the leaders and laggards among currencies by comparing the performance of each to its history as well as to other currencies based on their respective betas to the broad market.

In this note, we compare the performance of Latin American and Asian currencies as the former had started outperforming earlier this month but the latter has since caught up. The performance gap between the two remains at its widest in 10 years.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of EM currency market, which we produce daily, and where we seek to identify the leaders and laggards among currencies by comparing the performance of each to its history as well as to other currencies based on their respective betas to the broad market.

FX Dashboard: LatAm FX Outperformance Versus Asia Did Not Last

As the Canadian dollar (CAD) has rallied following the hawkish surprise from the Bank of Canada, we go over the drivers behind our trade recommendation to buy the Mexican peso vs CAD and recommend holding the trade.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of EM currency market, which we produce daily, and where we seek to identify the leaders and laggards among currencies by comparing the performance of each to its history as well as to other currencies based on their respective betas to the broad market.

As the Canadian dollar (CAD) has rallied following the hawkish surprise from the Bank of Canada, we go over the drivers behind our trade recommendation to buy the Mexican peso vs CAD and recommend holding the trade.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of EM currency market, which we produce daily, and where we seek to identify the leaders and laggards among currencies by comparing the performance of each to its history as well as to other currencies based on their respective betas to the broad market.

FX Dashboard: Update on Mexican Peso Vs Canadian Dollar Trade Recommendation

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Technical Analysis

Buy DXY 91 to 90.50 overshoot to a align with the SPX top of the rising wedge near 4,180 for a peak in risk. Late April is the ideal timeline for a USD low base to form as a rally platform for a risk off cycle in May/June.Expect some key lows for the USD in EM to pressure EM equities in coming months. USD in Asia bearish tactically into targeted lows to reverse positioning to long the USD.

Buy DXY 91 to 90.50 overshoot to a align with the SPX top of the rising wedge near 4,180 for a peak in risk. Late April is the ideal timeline for a USD low base to form as a rally platform for a risk off cycle in May/June.Expect some key lows for the USD in EM to pressure EM equities in coming months. USD in Asia bearish tactically into targeted lows to reverse positioning to long the USD.

The first round of Peru's presidential election has produced a negative outcome with a leftist candidate headed to a second round against a right-wing candidate with a high rejection rate. However, with the currency already reflecting these risks combined with record levels of international reserves, a buying opportunity could open up before the second round.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of EM currency market, which we produce daily, and where we seek to identify the leaders and laggards among currencies by comparing the performance of each to its history as well as to other currencies based on their respective betas to the broad market.

The first round of Peru's presidential election has produced a negative outcome with a leftist candidate headed to a second round against a right-wing candidate with a high rejection rate. However, with the currency already reflecting these risks combined with record levels of international reserves, a buying opportunity could open up before the second round.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of EM currency market, which we produce daily, and where we seek to identify the leaders and laggards among currencies by comparing the performance of each to its history as well as to other currencies based on their respective betas to the broad market.

FX Dashboard: Peru’s Currency and Rates Are Already Reflecting Election Risk

Brazil

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Rates 10y Dashboard: Brazil Rates Lag the Currency’s Rally

Brazil's long-end rates have underperformed as the currency has rallied. Instead of going long rates outright, given the risks, it is better to...

Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

FX Dashboard: LatAm FX Outperformance Versus Asia Did Not Last

We compare the performance of Latin American and Asian currencies as the latter has caught up to the former. However, the performance gap between...

Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

FX Dashboard: Update on Mexican Peso Vs Canadian Dollar Trade Recommendation

As the Canadian dollar (CAD) has rallied following the hawkish surprise from the BoC, we go over the drivers behind our trade recommendation to buy...

Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

USD Buy Levels to Sync with Peak in Risk

Buy DXY 91 to 90.50 overshoot to a align with the SPX top of the rising wedge near 4,180 for a peak in risk. Late April is the ideal timeline for a...

Thomas Schroeder

FX Dashboard: Peru’s Currency and Rates Are Already Reflecting Election Risk

The first round of Peru's presidential election has produced a negative outcome. However, with the currency already reflecting these risks, a...

Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

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