Dossier
Emerging-Market Currencies
Coverage of Emerging-Market Currencies in the Nexus archive.
- Emerging Currencies Rise to Record High as Fed Hike Bets Ease
Emerging-market currencies reached a record high as expectations surrounding a Federal Reserve interest rate hike eased. This shift in bets cooled the market and stimulated increased demand for various risk assets.
- Emerging Assets Pressured as Higher Oil Stokes Inflation Worries
Fading chances of reopening the Strait of Hormuz have hit oil-sensitive assets globally. As a result, most emerging-market currencies weakened and bond yields rose. These conditions contributed to concerns about inflation due to higher oil prices.
- Emerging-Market Currencies Fall as US-Iran Tensions Resurface
Emerging-market currencies declined due to renewed US-Iran tensions, which heightened geopolitical risks. The situation has triggered investor caution and shifted capital flows away from emerging markets.