Juicy Carry Is Fueling a ‘Pain Trade' for Colombia Peso Bears
Slumping oil prices, a widening budget deficit and a leftist leader pushing for lower interest rates: At first glance, it's the perfect setup for currency traders to bet against Colombia.
Yet the Colombian peso has risen nearly 3% against the dollar this month, leading the pack among Latin American currencies and extending its year-to-date advance.
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