ridethepig | India Closing the ChapterIn this positional chart, the INR is entering back into the game, whilst USD is nearer the end and thus already well-developed. That is decisive. So the more distant EM currencies like INR actually will act as a trump card and assist in diverting flows from the king, but like all trumps we must use them sparingly: do not jump the gun is the rule. The diverting exchange of Covid flows was simply the prelude to the king (USD) marching home, which will follow in the coming weeks/months.
Indian Equities were denied the advance as anticipated, the trip towards the lows was somewhat time-consuming and the travelling companion INR was too dilatory....As the currency devalued as did local stocks...
In any case, the correct procedure is getting our companion (INR) and using it as a weapon to wield influence and thank holders for their loyalty. We should make good use of the cheap currency and the move that now follows by looking to sell the highs in USDINR for a move not too late after. The trip we are planning for should be carefully prepared before pulling the trigger, if possible make use of any overshoots in USD (remember we still have the 1.05/1.06 unlocked in EURUSD for reference on G10). All that before playing the diversionary swing!
Softer oil will help Indian significantly as the deprecation pressure on INR was starting to crack through the economic defence. India will need an appetising fiscal policy and less reluctance from the CB to intervene. These are starting to enter into play and can be a major game changer for India in the coming months.
