Discussing the impacts of the US election on EM fixed income assets, analyzing market movements, regional impacts in Latin America and EMEA, and market reaction to the election. Exploring the application of valuation models, market uncertainties, and trading strategies amidst election ambiguity.
EM assets are not significantly pricing in US election risks, limited market response attributed to assessing Trump's impact.
Monitoring US swap spreads helps gauge risk premiums in Treasuries, influencing EM asset performance post-US election.
Deep dives
Assessing EM Asset Prices Ahead of US Election
The discussion analyzes how emerging market (EM) assets are pricing in the upcoming US elections. It highlights that EM currencies have shown some risk premia, with Latin American currencies experiencing significant shifts unrelated to the US election. While EM rates markets have sold off versus US rates, credit markets have moved in line with historical betas. Valuation models reveal little deviation, suggesting EM assets are not significantly pricing in US election risks.
Factors Influencing Limited Market Reaction
The conversation explores reasons for the limited market response to the US election. It points out that unlike 2016, the current market has had time to assess the potential impact of a Trump presidency, leading to less dramatic shifts in asset pricing. Ambiguity in Trump's policies and the overall complexity of factors influencing EM asset prices are considered as factors contributing to the market's subdued reaction.
Importance of US Swap Spreads for EM Assessment
The podcast emphasizes the significance of US swap spreads in gauging risk premiums in Treasuries. By monitoring the difference between fixed rates on US OIS and Treasury yields, investors can assess the level of risk premium in Treasuries, impacting EM asset performance. The analysis recommends expanding the toolkit by incorporating swap spreads as a valuable indicator for evaluating post-US election crosscurrents for EM investments.