Exchange rates

Bank of Russia’s parachute shields the rouble

Published by Alba Di Rosa. May 22, 2020 .

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New mechanisms put in place by the Russian central bank to reduce the dependence of the rouble on the price of oil are proving effective in the aftermath of the Covid shock. [ Read all ]

The Thai Baht’s Turnaround

Published by Alba Di Rosa. May 16, 2020 .

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The Covid-19 epidemic has inverted the long appreciation trend of the baht, but the economy is expected to weather the storm. [ Read all ]

Turkish Lira on a Slippery Slope

Published by Alba Di Rosa. May 8, 2020 .

Exchange rate Uncertainty Central banks Turkish lira Emerging markets Exchange rates

The Covid epidemic could bring Turkey on the brink of a new currency crisis [ Read all ]

EM currencies and Covid crisis: the case of South Africa

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 30, 2020 .

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South Africa's fragile fiscal position worsens the outlook of its currency. [ Read all ]

A look at LatAm EM currencies: Covid effect and economic weakness

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 24, 2020 .

Exchange rate Brazilian real Central banks Uncertainty Oil Exchange rate risk Mexican peso Latin America Emerging markets Exchange rates

The cases of Brazilian real and Mexican peso [ Read all ]

Uncertainty weighs on EUR/USD, while EM currencies stabilize

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 17, 2020 .

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Disputes within the Union endanger the single currency, while EM currencies breathe a sigh of relief. For now. [ Read all ]

Covid-19 times: when the emergency is the new normal

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 10, 2020 .

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Currency markets confirm consolidated dynamics, while closely monitoring policy-makers’ moves. [ Read all ]

Greenback Dynamics, amid Recession Fears and Oil Effect

Published by Alba Di Rosa. April 3, 2020 .

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The dollar is hanging in there, even if the US economy is starting to feel the pinch of the Covid crisis. [ Read all ]

Central Banks to the Rescue, Again

Published by Alba Di Rosa. March 27, 2020 .

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Massive monetary and fiscal policy measures aimed at countering the Covid emergency are beginning to take effect, partially calming market volatility. [ Read all ]

Watchword: QE

Published by Alba Di Rosa. March 20, 2020 .

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Expansionary monetary policy helps to reassure the markets. Emerging markets currencies and USD are poles apart. [ Read all ]