HALISTER1: Citigroup: Bank of Russia Is Engineering ‘Super Carry Currency’

Citigroup: Bank of Russia Is Engineering ‘Super Carry Currency’

(Bloomberg) -- Some investors are moving from fixed-income into pure RUB plays, Citi analysts led by David Lubin, Luis Costa say in research note.
  • Citi presents feedback from meeting clients in U.S.
  • Interest in OFZs remains high, more in “belly” than back- end
  • “Dream curve for a macro investor is the curve where the CB
keeps conditions very tight, currency in order, and small cuts are being delivered over time. For them, Russia seems to be ticking all the boxes”
  • Closes short ZAR/RUB recommendation w/ total 5.2% loss
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David Lubin (Citigroup Inc)
Luis Costa (Citigroup Inc)

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