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Argentina's country risk drops to 513 points, lowest in seven and a half years
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Argentina's country risk, as measured by JP Morgan, closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 513 basis points, its lowest level since mid-2018. This 2.5% drop from Friday stems from the Central Bank's reserve accumulation exceeding US$1 billion in January. Markets view these developments as signs of improved financial solvency.
Banco Davivienda has modified its Bond Issuance and Placement Program through Addendum No. 8, approved by the Superintendencia Financiera. This update allows voluntary bond readquisition at any time and enables issuances with maturities under one year. The changes aim to adapt emissions to market conditions and the bank's financing needs.
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Indonesia's Investment Management Agency Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) is reportedly set to issue a second round of patriotic bonds, or patriot bonds, in the first half of 2026. The plan aims to raise up to Rp20 trillion to fuel domestic and foreign investments, though Danantara has not yet confirmed the reports.
Argentina's Country Risk Index fell on December 3, closing at 639 basis points according to JP Morgan's EMBI. This 5-point drop from the previous close signals growing confidence in sovereign bonds. The positive trend aligns with the recovery of dollar-denominated assets.
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government plans to issue a record amount of new bonds to fund its economic package. The supplementary budget totals about ¥18.3 trillion ($117 billion), with ¥11.7 trillion covered by additional bond issuance. Concerns persist over public finances amid rising yields.
The Nigerian secondary bond market closed the week positively, with average benchmark yields declining by 12 basis points to 15.77 per cent due to strong investor demand. This shift reflects investors seeking safety in fixed-income assets amid volatility in equities and global markets. Meanwhile, the sovereign Eurobond market saw yields rise slightly.
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Rising domestic bond yields are prompting Japan's major life insurers to boost holdings in local bonds and reduce overseas debt. Roughly half of ten companies that disclosed half-year investment plans reported cuts in foreign debt holdings, citing improved returns on domestic assets. Hedging costs against currency swings remain high despite a 40% drop, diminishing the appeal of foreign investments.
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