The differential in trailing equity market performance across countries strongly predicts the cross-section of currency returns. This factor produces a statistically significant alpha in excess of traditional carry, trend, and valuation.
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The differential in trailing equity market performance across countries strongly predicts the cross-section of currency returns. This factor produces a statistically significant alpha in excess of traditional carry, trend, and valuation.