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Persistent risks in foreign exchange trades, hidden dollar debt

Dec 5, 2022
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INSIGHT

Dollar's Impact on Emerging Markets

  • US dollar reached multi-decade highs during risk-off periods.
  • It retreated during risk-on phases, easing emerging market financial conditions.
INSIGHT

FX Trading Shift

  • FX trading is shifting from multilateral platforms to less visible venues.
  • This shift reduces market transparency and could fragment markets.
INSIGHT

Hidden Dollar Debt

  • Off-balance sheet dollar debt from FX swaps exceeds $80 trillion globally.
  • For non-US entities, this hidden debt is more than double their visible on-balance sheet dollar debt.
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