The realignment of the global economy has been most evident in the large adjustments of exchange rates. The Annual Report examines how these exchange rate adjustments have been both a symptom of and a catalyst for recent events. Apparently disparate issues, such as market liquidity, currency market anomalies and the risk-taking capacity of financial intermediaries, can be understood better by reference to a few common themes, especially the role of accumulated stocks in accentuating the impact of shocks. Our findings reinforce the macroeconomic rationale for prudential policy. A better capitalised financial sector is conducive not only to greater resilience of the financial system, but also to greater risk-taking capacity in support of more liquid financial markets and better macro outcomes.
