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Policy outlook favours local currency over dollar bonds

After raising rates yesterday, we expect the Fed to continue tightening the screws and hike by more than investors are expecting over the next couple of years. However, we think that few emerging market (EM) central banks will follow suit. If we are right, then local currency EM sovereign bonds are likely to outperform those denominated in dollars.

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