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Citi Exec Defines Dollar Volatility Amid Argentina's Economic Shift

Citi's Sam Hewson explains dollar volatility, geopolitical risks, and Argentina's economic rise as elections loom.

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Citi Exec Defines Dollar Volatility Amid Argentina's Economic Shift

Citi's Sam Hewson explains dollar volatility, geopolitical risks, and Argentina's economic rise as elections loom.

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Citi's Sam Hewson explains dollar volatility, geopolitical risks, and Argentina's economic rise as elections loom. Citi's Sam Hewson says Argentina's economy shows significant positive changes since 2023, with stronger trade balance, fiscal surplus, and lower inflation, making it more attractive to international…

Sam Hewson Returns to Argentina

After eight years, Citibank's global sales director Sam Hewson returned to Argentina amid shifting global markets and upcoming elections.

“Los volúmenes que hemos registrado este año son los más altos que jamás hayamos visto en nuestras franquicias globales de divisas”

Global Currency Volatility

Citi reported record trading volumes across all segments including corporates, asset management, hedge funds, banks, and sovereign funds over the past year.

“En los clientes corporativos, donde tenemos una posición de liderazgo muy dominante; en nuestros clientes de gestión de activos; en los fondos de cobertura; en los bancos; y también en los fondos soberanos”

Geopolitical Risk Drives Volatility

Geopolitical Risk Drives Volatility

Increased geopolitical tensions have caused higher volatility, requiring clients to be more cautious with risk management and hedging strategies.

“El aumento de la actividad geopolítica y del riesgo ha generado más volatilidad”

Dollar Market Dynamics

The dollar experienced a period of weakness starting April 2025 after Trump's return to power, but has since stabilized due to renewed US economic strength.

“El mercado se había posicionado para un dólar fuerte debido a que, en ese entonces, en EEUU se estaba desarrollando una narrativa del 'excepcionalismo estadounidense'”

Fed's New Leadership Impact

The Fed's new leadership under Kevin Warsh has increased dollar stability by avoiding rate guidance, which clients now view as positive for the dollar's strength.

“Ahora tenemos a un gobernador en la Fed que, de manera muy abierta, ya le ha comunicado al mercado que no quiere dar indicaciones ni orientaciones sobre lo que va a suceder con las tasas de interés”

Carry Trade Shifts

Clients are increasingly confident in emerging markets like Latin America, with a focus on currencies that offer strong carry trade potential and fiscal stability.

“América Latina ha sido un tema en el que nuestros clientes han mostrado una fuerte convicción, ya que han buscado invertir en monedas que presentan señales sólidas desde el 'momentum'”

Yen and Latin American Currencies

The yen remains a popular carry trade vehicle, with clients selling it for high-yield currencies like the Colombian peso and Brazilian real.

“El yen ha sido durante mucho tiempo una moneda en la que la gente ha vendido por su bajo rendimiento y ha comprado una moneda de alto rendimiento, como el peso colombiano o el real brasileño”

Argentina's Economic Progress

Argentina's economy has shown significant improvements since 2023, including better trade balance, fiscal surplus, lower inflation, and dollar stability.

“Creo que todo eso la hace mucho más atractiva (a Argentina) para la comunidad institucional internacional”

2027 Financing Plan

Argentina has transparent financing capabilities for 2027, with strong export flows and capital inflows supporting economic stability.

“Han sido transparentes en cuanto a que tienen la capacidad de obtener financiamiento”

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Citi's Sam Hewson says Argentina's economy shows significant positive changes since 2023, with stronger trade balance, fiscal surplus, and lower inflation, making it more attractive to international investors.

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