Emerging Market Currencies Rally as Dollar Weakens
Developing nation currencies post best monthly gains in years as Fed rate cut expectations grow.
Emerging market currencies have posted their strongest monthly gains in years as the US dollar weakens on growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The Brazilian real, Mexican peso, and South African rand have all gained more than 5% against the dollar this month. Asian currencies including the Indian rupee and Indonesian rupiah have also strengthened significantly.
"This is exactly what EM assets needed," said an emerging markets strategist. "A weaker dollar and lower US rates create a much more supportive environment."
Emerging market stock indices have outperformed developed markets, with the MSCI EM index up 12% year-to-date.
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