A new BIS paper provides important lessons for EMFX carry trades, using Latin America as a case study. First, FX carry opportunities depend on market structure and regulation. Second, observed carry typically contains a classic interest rate differential and an arbitrage premium that reflects the state of on-shore and off-shore markets. Third, liquidity shortages and FX proxy […]
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