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EMERGING MARKETS
EMERGING MARKETS: Lower vol, thin volumes help soothe EMFX
-LatAm currencies traded well for a second session, with ARS and BRL
outperforming. The currencies look to stabilise further after the ARS fallout
last week, with the Argentine central bank continuing to step in to mute
volatility. BRL had another leg higher shortly following MNI sources reporting
that the Brazilian government are to privatise 17 firms, raising over $15bln in
proceeds.
-ZAR and RUB traded well, with EMFX vols in general on the backfoot. Markets
again were watching Trump's comments on the prospects of a China trade deal: "US
will 'probably' make a deal with China". CNH also improved slightly but held
within the week's range. ZAR stood out somewhat, pressing USD/ZAR briefly
through the Monday low as traders take profit on the recent rally up to 15.50.
ZAR bulls eye 15.0870/15.1022 as the first target.
-Turkish trade balance, Polish retail sales and central bank minutes, Brazilian
consumer confidence and Bank of Indonesia rate decision should keep markets busy
ahead of the beginning of the Jackson Hole policy symposium.

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