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Carry Trade

Borrowing in a low-interest currency to hold a higher-yielding one, aiming to earn the difference in rates.

Also called carry

Borrowing in a low-interest currency to hold a higher-yielding one, aiming to earn the difference in rates.

Why it matters

The accumulated interest can be wiped out by a single sharp move in the exchange rate.

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