Bonds

Argentine assets came under pressure on Friday, May 15, as country risk rose 2.5 percent to 538 basis points. The S&P Merval fell 1.4 percent in pesos and most ADRs closed in the red.

30 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Argentina's country risk index, produced by JP Morgan, dropped to 567 basis points at the close on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The 1.05% daily decline aligned with a rebound in sovereign bonds. The index reflects increased demand for fixed-income assets amid focus on fiscal matters.

Global 10-year government bond yields fell in February 2026, driven by increased equity market volatility from geopolitical tensions, monetary and trade policy uncertainties, and concerns over AI. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield saw the largest decline, dropping 29.5 basis points to end at 3.96%. Canada's 10-year bond yields also decreased by 29 basis points to 3.13%.

5 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Japanese investors sold the largest amount of overseas bonds since 2024 last month, as higher domestic yields prompt a potential repatriation of funds. Preliminary figures from the Ministry of Finance show net sales of ¥3.42 trillion in February, the biggest monthly total since October 2024.

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.

20 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a fifth straight session as global trade frictions dampened risk sentiment, while government bonds rebounded after a sharp drop the previous day. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s call for a snap election on Monday heightened concerns over the nation’s fragile finances.