Morgan Stanley
June 22, 2026
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Morgan Stanley maintains a constructive outlook on Emerging Markets (EM), favoring local currency bonds and FX strength despite volatility. The strategy emphasizes a diversified funding approach to navigate the current USD cycle.
Key Takeaways
- 1.EM local currency bond yields have not fallen in line with energy prices.
- 2.Bullish view on EM currencies vs G3 funding currencies.
- 3.Fed on hold this year should support EM central bank dovishness.
Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways
- Must reads from Global EM Strategy
- Global EM Strategy
- Local markets trades overview
- Why are yields not lower?
- Stay Long EM vs Basket
- What can we say about positioning?
- Required reading
- Trade Table
- Local Markets Snapshots
- Valuation Methodology and Risks
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Authors
James K LordSimon Waever
Securities
ARGENT USD GDP WarrantMEX Feb'35 Bond
Themes
EM Central Bank DovishnessEM vs G3 carry trade
Regions
GlobalLatin AmericaAsia PacificColombiaIndiaSouth Africa
