Fixed Income and Currency Strategist

Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

FX & Rates

After strengthening through early October, the US dollar has turned trendless. I evaluate the change in performance of EM currencies when the dollar was at a peak versus now. Specifically, I go over the regional and country divergences to identify the outperformers and underperformers. I also highlight the currencies where I see the most value.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of the EM currency market in which I 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 an EM currency index.

After strengthening through early October, the US dollar has turned trendless. I evaluate the change in performance of EM currencies when the dollar was at a peak versus now. Specifically, I go over the regional and country divergences to identify the outperformers and underperformers. I also highlight the currencies where I see the most value.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of the EM currency market in which I 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 an EM currency index.

FX Dashboard: Updating EM FX Winners and Losers

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Technical Analysis

We are finding some interesting synergy between a stronger USD/TRY bleeding into EM FX that would align with our bearish EEM relative triangle and physical resistance at the 53 trendline barrier.This is an undercurrent not apparent in the DXY or USD weakness in Asia (risk-on).USD/BRL macro bullish flat may need more time but is setting up for a macro USD breakout higher. USD/ZAR bull triangle also taking shape.EEM relative chart due to break lower vs SPX and must see varying degrees of USD strength that will stems from BRL and ZAR sensitivity.

We are finding some interesting synergy between a stronger USD/TRY bleeding into EM FX that would align with our bearish EEM relative triangle and physical resistance at the 53 trendline barrier.This is an undercurrent not apparent in the DXY or USD weakness in Asia (risk-on).USD/BRL macro bullish flat may need more time but is setting up for a macro USD breakout higher. USD/ZAR bull triangle also taking shape.EEM relative chart due to break lower vs SPX and must see varying degrees of USD strength that will stems from BRL and ZAR sensitivity.

Russia's monetary policy decision tomorrow is a close call with consensus expectations of a 50 bp hike. I expect a smaller 25 bp rate hike but with hawkish messaging. Although inflation increased sharply in September, it was driven primarily by food prices. In the face of rising economic uncertainty due to new restrictions with daily coronavirus cases reaching the highest level, CBR should be cautious in tightening monetary policy. Moreover, the previous rate hikes and the recent currency strengthening should have a disinflationary impact with a lag. If the CBR moves as I expect, it should be supportive of my 2s5s steepener recommendation.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of the EM 10y rates market in which I 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 an EM rates index.

Russia's monetary policy decision tomorrow is a close call with consensus expectations of a 50 bp hike. I expect a smaller 25 bp rate hike but with hawkish messaging. Although inflation increased sharply in September, it was driven primarily by food prices. In the face of rising economic uncertainty due to new restrictions with daily coronavirus cases reaching the highest level, CBR should be cautious in tightening monetary policy. Moreover, the previous rate hikes and the recent currency strengthening should have a disinflationary impact with a lag. If the CBR moves as I expect, it should be supportive of my 2s5s steepener recommendation.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of the EM 10y rates market in which I 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 an EM rates index.

Rates 10y Dashboard: Russia to Deliver a Small Rate Hike Supporting the Steepener Recommendation

As the US dollar has come off the peak, EM currencies have benefited, including Asian currencies. The Thai baht is among the currencies that have performed well lately as it has been supported by easing of curbs on falling coronavirus cases, signs of tourism picking up, raising of the debt ceiling to create space for further fiscal stimulus, and the central bank turning less dovish. While there is ample room for the baht to make up its lag with the rest of EM, the currency's recovery is likely to be gradual and marked by volatility.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of the EM currency market in which 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 an EM currency index.

As the US dollar has come off the peak, EM currencies have benefited, including Asian currencies. The Thai baht is among the currencies that have performed well lately as it has been supported by easing of curbs on falling coronavirus cases, signs of tourism picking up, raising of the debt ceiling to create space for further fiscal stimulus, and the central bank turning less dovish. While there is ample room for the baht to make up its lag with the rest of EM, the currency's recovery is likely to be gradual and marked by volatility.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of the EM currency market in which 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 an EM currency index.

FX Dashboard: Is the Thai Baht Finally Turning?

EM currencies have broadly lagged the rally in commodities this year, but there are signs that this may be changing for at least two of the oil currencies. The Russian ruble has been weighed down by the sanction risk and FX interventions to meet the fiscal rule. The Colombian peso, meanwhile, suffered on the back of the deteriorating fiscal balance and anti-government protests earlier this year. More recently, however, the correlation of both currencies with oil has picked up, leading to them outperforming the broad EM FX universe. If oil prices stay at a high level, it bodes well for both currencies.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of the EM currency market in which 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 an EM currency index.

EM currencies have broadly lagged the rally in commodities this year, but there are signs that this may be changing for at least two of the oil currencies. The Russian ruble has been weighed down by the sanction risk and FX interventions to meet the fiscal rule. The Colombian peso, meanwhile, suffered on the back of the deteriorating fiscal balance and anti-government protests earlier this year. More recently, however, the correlation of both currencies with oil has picked up, leading to them outperforming the broad EM FX universe. If oil prices stay at a high level, it bodes well for both currencies.Separately, the attached file is a snapshot of the EM currency market in which 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 an EM currency index.

FX Dashboard: Russian Ruble and Colombian Peso Finally Benefiting from the Oil Rally

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Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

FX Dashboard: Russian Ruble and Colombian Peso Finally Benefiting from the Oil Rally

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Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

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