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Illya Gerasymchuk
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bank's leverage ratios improve due to collateral appreciation, thus allowing them to borrow more USD

User Illya Gerasymchuk -

2025-08-15 01:09

bank's leverage ratios improve due to collateral appreciation, thus allowing them to borrow more USD

collateral here is the non-USD local currency, such as Yuan

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weaker US dollar means more USD credit issuance abroad - here's why

foreign banks frequently borrow USD through wholesale markets with a local currency denominated collateral

when USD depreciates against a local currency, offshore USD credit now has a reduced debt service

weaker US dollar means more USD credit issuance abroad - here's why