Where should you put your money as the carry trade ends?

The carry trade has been a fundamental driver of asset prices in recent years - but now its time is ending. So what is the worst that could happen? Whiskey and Gunpowder's Mike 'Mish' Shedlock presents six different conditions that could inflict the maximum damage on world markets - the carry trade 'nightmare scenario'. And worryingly, all six seem likely to be met in the coming months...

I have been thinking about the nightmare carry trade scenario. In other words, what is the worst possible situation for carry trade players?

For those unfamiliar with the term 'carry trade,' I will use the definition found on Freebuck.com.

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