India bonds fall as debt sale looms, oil risks weigh
India's 6.48% 2035 bond yield climbed to 6.9056% Friday, up from 6.8884% the prior session, as an approaching government debt auction and oil price risks dampened demand. Fresh sovereign supply and potential crude-driven fiscal pressure are squeezing appetite for longer-duration paper.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Battle-scarred developing nations look for path out of permacrisis
Developing nations are pushing for structural reform of global financial institutions to escape compounding debt, climate, and growth crises. The G20 Common Framework, launched in 2020, remains the central vehicle for sovereign debt restructuring but has moved slowly, leaving frontier markets with shrinking fiscal
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Emerging Market Outlooks Tilt Negative As Iran War Strains Economies, Fitch Warns
Fitch Ratings has flagged a negative tilt in emerging market outlooks, linking the Iran conflict to rising energy costs, currency weakness, and tighter capital market access. Energy-importing sovereigns and dollar-indebted corporates face the highest pressure, with rollover risk rising for those with near-term
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Venezuela, IMF, World Bank restore relations, paving way for investment
Venezuela has restored diplomatic and institutional relations with the IMF and World Bank, reversing a freeze that began in March 2019 when both bodies recognized the opposition parliament as the country's legitimate government. The move reopens access to multilateral financing channels shut for over six years, a
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
IMF Sees Global Government Debt Matching Annual Output in 2029, a Year Earlier Than Expected
The IMF has revised its global sovereign debt forecast, now projecting government debt will equal 100 percent of world GDP by 2029, one full year earlier than previously expected. The acceleration raises refinancing risk and borrowing cost pressure for governments across major economies. The revised threshold will
2mo ago · 1 min · Economy
Indian bonds seen rising on optimism over US-Iran peace deal
Indian government bonds are set to extend gains Thursday as oil prices hold steady and sentiment improves on U.S.-Iran peace deal optimism. Stable or falling crude directly benefits India's current account and reduces inflation risk, supporting bond valuations. Traders will monitor any firm developments from U.S.-Iran
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Pakistan explores financing options to stabilise foreign exchange reserves
Pakistan is seeking new financing arrangements to stabilise foreign exchange reserves, Dawn reports. Reserve adequacy directly affects rupee stability, sovereign credit ratings, and IMF program compliance. No specific creditor names or deal sizes have been confirmed at this stage.
2mo ago · 1 min · Economy