Is relative market calm in EM due to lighter activity?
In recent weeks EM FX markets have shown remarkable resilience in the face of global risks (Ukraine/Crimea, China slowdown, Fed rate expectations). During this time, many have observed that EM flows have been subdued as investors stay on the sidelines, waiting for event risks to pass. The resilience of EM FX price action has resulted in low implied volatility.
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