Variance risk premiums mark the difference between implied (future) and past volatility. They indicate changes in risk aversion or uncertainty. As these changes may differ or have different implications across countries, they may cause FX overshooting and payback. The effect complements the simpler argument that rising currency volatility predicts lower FX carry returns. Academic papers […]
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