Emerging perspectives

Emerging Market Debt Indicator January 2021

Our EM Fixed Income team summarises market developments during January across the EM sovereign debt universe. The team also shares its views on the EM debt outlook, provides insights on regional portfolio positioning and this month features an article on recent developments in Costa Rica.

12 Feb 2021

15 minutes

EMD Team

This edition includes:

  • Market review
  • Top-down views and outlook
  • Insights from the team
    • How likely is real fiscal consolidation in Costa Rica?
      An examination of prospects following the recent staff-level loan agreement with the IMF.
  • Portfolio positioning highlights
    • An overview of our positioning across EM regions, countries and currencies.


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