Carry trade gains traction as investors eye emerging markets. Expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts weaken the dollar. Money managers are investing in currencies of Brazil, South Africa, and Egypt. A weaker dollar and easing volatility create favorable conditions. The trade paused in July but is now reviving. Dismal US jobs data fuels bets on lower borrowing costs.
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Indian equity benchmarks ended the week marginally lower amid sustained FII outflows and US-India trade uncertainty, though sentiment improved after a US Fed rate cut.