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LATIN AMERICA CURRENCIES OUTPERFORM AS EMERGING-MARKET GAINS EXTEND

21/07 00:27

Emerging-market currencies rose at the start of the week, with Latin American currencies leading gains as volatility eased and carry appeal improved, according to Bloomberg. The moves pointed to renewed demand for higher-yielding emerging-market assets, with Latin American names outperforming broader peers.

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