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Saudi Arabia to issue floating rate bonds
The Kingdom is planning to issue floating rate bonds in an attempt to incentivise domestic banks to continue to buy its debt with the possibility of high yield offerings, as the country struggles to manage its budget deficit. However in doing so it is running the risk of further tightening domestic liquidity.
22 Feb 2016
Philippines’ low yield bond attracts high interest
Bucking the broader emerging market debt trend, the Philippines has issued a low yield bond that attracted huge levels of interest.
22 Feb 2016
Mexico taps international debt markets with dual-tranche Eurobond
Mexico has issued yet another Eurobond. The country’s bonds are likely to perform well as a result of its favourable position in comparison with many of its Latin American peers, resulting from its close ties with the US.
19 Feb 2016
Smoke Signals: Debt In Brazil
Many analysts ask whether Brazil is in a situation of fiscal dominance, which happens when the dynamic of the public debt in proportion to GDP is perceived as explosive by economic agents. In the absence of a fiscal adjustment or a debt default, this winds up pressuring prices to the point where the central bank loses control of inflation, explains Zeina Latif, Chief Economist of XP Investimentos.
19 Feb 2016
Mexico surprises with rate rise, dollar sell-off
The Mexican central bank raised interest rates alongside a selloff of dollars in the foreign exchange market in an effort to shore up the strength of the peso. But are the moves are likely to convince international holders of Mexico’s foreign debt to maintain their positions?
19 Feb 2016
S&P downgrades Brazil’s sovereign bonds
Brazil’s long term bonds have been downgraded again by Standard & Poor’s. Amid the current situation in the country, further downgrades from other ratings agencies are likely. However aid from China is keeping Brazil’s economy afloat, which could potentially keep investors interested.
19 Feb 2016
Despite concerns, Polish long term debt could prove fruitful
Investor concerns over the new Polish government’s economic policies have increased. However, analysts recommend holding long term Polish bonds as yields edge higher, providing attractive returns.
18 Feb 2016
Colombia’s ISA to issue local bonds
Colombia’s main electricity company has issued peso denominated bonds as part of a wider local currency debt raising plan. The company turned to the local market because of its growing strength as international investors continue to sell out of EMs.
18 Feb 2016
Saudi Electricity Company to increase its sukuk programme
State owned Saudi Electricity Company will increase its sukuk programme. The move comes amid increasingly negative economic conditions in the region, but with the lack of alternative sources of income it remains one of the few options to raise capital.
17 Feb 2016
Saudi Arabia, Russia agree oil output freeze as Iran, Iraq enter spotlight
The world’s two largest oil exporters have agreed to a freeze in output as long as other large oil exporters do so as well. The preliminary deal is the first between OPEC and non-OPEC counties in 15 years.
17 Feb 2016