Bonds

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.

April 28, 2026 Reported by AI

The Secretariat of Finance awarded US$700 million in dollar bonds and $8.11 trillion in peso debt during the April 28 auction, achieving a 102.15% rollover. This includes a 1.5-year extension in portfolio duration. An additional US$200 million is expected on Wednesday in a second round.

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.

February 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Shapoorji Pallonji Group aims to raise about ₹25,000 crore through a bond issue scheduled for early April. The pricing for this fundraising is anticipated to be lower than in previous efforts. Factors such as better asset sale prospects and a possible settlement over its Tata Sons stake are enhancing investor interest.

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.

January 14, 2026 Reported by AI

The Argentine government paid US$4200 million to bondholders, leaving just over US$100 million in its account, according to private surveys. In parallel, it conducted a debt auction that covered 98% of its maturities, though with interest rates reaching 49%. This operation marks the first local placement of the year.