KQ:
- The assets will rise in value [since the planes are 'priced' in US$ then converted to KES on the balance sheet [Forex Assets > Forex Liabilities]
- KQ will suffer from the RISE in fuel costs [unless 100% hedged] both in rise in Oil Prices & KES/US$.
- All I can hope for is that Ethiopian suffers a blow as well. Ethiopian has a free hand but the economy is controlled.
- KQ is screwed until JKIA is expanded. That is a long-term solution.
Exporters:
- Horticulture firms may earn more KES for the US$, £ or € but the INCREASED cost of freight [due to KES depreciation & fuel price increases] will hurt them as well.
- Drought has hurt production.
- Use of diesel to power irrigation pumps has also hurt production.
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett