sovereign debt

Foreigners bought US$103 billion of US securities in April, Treasury holdings rise

China’s tight capital controls are keeping money within its borders.
NEWS ANALYSIS

China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios

Recent strains in private equity and private credit are a reminder that vulnerabilities built during years of ultra-low interest rates are now surfacing.
THE BOTTOM LINE

The next financial crisis could start with advanced economies’ sovereign debt

Advanced economies may be entering a period of structurally higher and more volatile inflation than in the pre-pandemic era.

The hidden dangers of sovereign debt

Smoke billowing in central Israel from reported missiles launched from Iran on Friday (Mar 6). Geopolitical shocks in war and peacetime tend to lead to lasting fiscal expansion.

The Iran war presents a ‘guns and butter’ nightmare for investors

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered central clearing for most repo and cash transactions in US Treasuries by the middle of 2027.

Global watchdog flags risks in US$16 trillion government-backed repo market

A growing pool of court-recognised claimants is competing for recovery from Citgo's parent company through US legal proceedings.

Venezuela’s billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?

The US Treasury has been focusing on short-term securities, especially T-bills, in its issuance strategy to avoid locking in current high long-term interest rates.
CIO CORNER

Rising public debt and what it could mean for investors

Finance leaders including IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva, warn debt risks remain high and urge better information sharing to speed up future restructurings.

G20 pushes to revamp slow debt-relief framework as borrowing costs surge

The Singapore yield curve is the steepest since the 50-year sovereign green bond was first launched in 2022.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 165: All eyes on Singapore’s green bond auction; a call for insurance consistency