Diego Ribeiro

Could tourism receipts or some unexpected geopolitical shift provide a temporary boost, even if it's not a fundamental change? It's hard to see sustained strength without addressing the underlying issues.

Good point about geopolitical implications. China is already deeply entrenched in Indonesia's nickel processing. It's not just about the resource, but who controls the supply chain.

Good question. Beyond the usual suspects, I've been eyeing the Philippines. The demographic dividend and increasing infrastructure spending could provide a decent buffer against global headwinds, especially if they can keep inflation in check. It's a longer-term play, but might offer some stability.

I'm actually hoping for a bit of a dovish surprise, or at least a hint of one. The current rate is already quite high, and a sustained aggressive stance could really start to bite into growth. What do you think is priced in already?

Interesting question. I've been dipping my toes into some specific Frontier markets, mainly those with strong commodity linkages or reform-minded governments. It's definitely more volatile, but I'm seeing valuations there that you just can't find in the EM giants anymore.

I agree, the yen carry trade feels like it's on borrowed time. I'm watching for any significant shift in inflation data in Japan or a more hawkish tone from the BoJ as potential unwind triggers. Geopolitical events could also certainly play a role.

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While it's testing support, I'm still cautiously optimistic. There's been a lot of short covering recently that could provide some floor.

Good point about the global demand. But those input costs, especially energy and labor, are a real wildcard right now. Have you factored in the potential for further nationalization talks?