Firm borrowing has quadrupled in past decade Low interest rates, investor search for higher returns play role Emerging markets must prepare for higher interest rates Debt levels of firms in emerging market economies have risen, particularly in construction, and oil and gas, due to low interest rates in advanced economies, as well as other global … Continue reading
The volatility that’s now shaking the global financial system seems likely to have some of its most profound effects on the world’s emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). As policymakers seek to ride out the late-summer storm, it’s more vital than ever for economists and investors to understand how and why those economies got into … Continue reading
Is the financial collapse that so many are expecting in the second half of 2015 already starting? By Michael Snyder Many have believed that we would see bonds crash before the stock market crashes, and that is precisely what is happening right now. Since mid-April, the yield on 10 year German bonds has shot up … Continue reading
The relatively weak economic growth outlook, particularly for emerging and developing economies (EMDE), provides an important backdrop for the financial challenges that some of them currently face. By Erik Feyen Recently, financial volatility returned because of various concerns in the marketplace – including (just to name a few) shifting expectations of the shape of the … Continue reading
Indonesia’s recently elected President Jokowi is facing his first major popular challenge Turkey raised the daily dollar auction amount from $20 mln to $40 mln There are signs of some growing concern over currency weakness in Mexico Brazil central bank chief Tombini is already changing the tune from the statement of the last COPOM meeting … Continue reading