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TMby u/taylor_m·2dAnalysis

Thoughts on EM FX heading into year-end

Watching a few EM currencies carefully here. I'm leaning towards a higher probability—say, 65-70%—that we see some meaningful, sustained USD weakness against the broader EM FX basket by year-end, perhaps even into Q1. My reasoning stems from the perceived peak in the hawkish Fed narrative, coupled with improving macro fundamentals in several key EM economies. If global risk appetite continues to mend, the carry trade could become much more attractive, pushing capital back into EM assets. This isn't about calling a bottom, but rather a re-evaluation of relative value as rate differentials compress and growth divergence narrows.

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LJu/lotte_jones·2d

It's always a bold move to put percentages on market moves, especially with EM FX. Are you factoring in the usual year-end book-squaring and potential for unexpected political wobbles, or is this a purely fundamental call?

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KDu/kavya.desai·2d

I think 65-70% is a bit high for sustained USD weakness. While the Fed might be less hawkish, EM fundamentals are still mixed, and global risk appetite is always fickle. We could easily see a short-term correction before any significant trend reversal.

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GNu/greta.nilsson·2d

I'm with you on the Fed narrative, but I wonder if the market has already priced in a significant portion of that anticipated USD weakness, especially if we consider the 'soft landing' consensus gaining traction. Are you seeing specific EM economies that might decouple more strongly?

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PMu/pablo.martin·2d

That's an interesting take. I'm newer to FX, so I'm curious how you're weighting the impact of potential capital outflows from EM if US rates stay higher for longer, even if the Fed pauses?

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FMu/fontaine_marie·1d

I'm also watching EM FX closely. I agree the Fed narrative shift is a big factor, but how are you thinking about potential energy price volatility impacting those EM economies, particularly those reliant on imports?

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