Tag "bonds"
Delaying the inevitable: What’s preventing Venezuela’s default?
Venezuela’s default is a question of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ – so why doesn’t it happen? A court in Delaware may hold the answer.
Under the Radar: Mongolia’s banks threaten economic crash
Mongolia’s risk-laden and poorly managed banks are a major threat to national stability, as a bond repayment deadline threatens to trigger a default.
Protectionism will hurt markets in the short-term
In this debate series, GRI asked what will be the impact of President Donald Trump protectionist measures. Jeff Moore argues these decisions will hurt markets.
What a sovereign default would look like on the ECB’s balance sheet
Central banks’ QE programmes have exposed them to sovereign defaults in an unprecedented way. However, the most likely candidate in Europe is likely to do little damage. Given the centrality
The financial implications of negative interest rates
Negative interest rates, a largely unknown and rarely used financial tool, are increasingly being considered by central banks around the world. GRI looks at how they work.
Under the Radar: Gabon’s risky internet curfew, the world’s first since 2011
Gabon’s daily internet curfew is the world’s first since 2011 as post-election violence and uncertainty continue to impact investment, particularly bonds.
An emerging glimmer of hope for global investors
With central banks in developed markets unable to stimulate growth despite huge stimulus measures, the potential yield opportunities for investors in emerging markets with strong and improving fundamentals is great.
Under the Radar: Sukuk bonds boom in West Africa
West Africa has long been under-serviced by Islamic finance, yet 2016 is seeing major growth in sukuk issuances, with domestic and foreign interest piqued.
Tanzania’s 2016-2017 budget: The Magufuli legacy?
Can John Magufuli, one of Africa’s rising political stars, cement his reputation with his first budget?
Low oil prices signal need for reform in Algeria
With energy forecasts projecting low oil prices as a likely fixture the medium-term, Algeria must either embrace reform, or risk national and social crisis.
