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 ]

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 .

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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 ]

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 ]

Export Risks: How to Measure Exchange Rate Risk

Published by Alba Di Rosa. March 25, 2020 .

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The baseline case studies of euro, dollar and pound [ 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 ]

ECB disappoints markets

Published by Alba Di Rosa. March 13, 2020 .

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In spite of Wall Street mayhem, the dollar is catching up. [ Read all ]

Central Banks Take the Field: Will it be Enough?

Published by Alba Di Rosa. March 7, 2020 .

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Coronavirus financial effects penalize EM currencies; in the meantime, Western central banks decide to strike. [ Read all ]