Bonds Archives - Neil Behrmann

September 23, 2018October 7, 2018

Whopping $27.4 trillion Foreign currency debt endangers markets & economies

Ten years after the 2008 financial crash, soaring foreign currency debt is endangering financial markets. It has already caused problems in emerging markets this year, states the Bank For International Settlements (BIS) latest quarterly report.

Companies and governments around the … Read the rest

August 31, 2018

Powell a Dollar Dove Who’s Under Trump’s Wing

The US dollar is underpinned by several factors. Despite that, it has fallen from its peak against major currencies in recent days. Is this a signal that the dollar bull market is nearing an end?

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August 15, 2018October 7, 2018

Turkish crisis exacerbates emerging nation foreign debt problem

Sanguine economists claim that forex traders are over-reacting about contagion dangers. Currency and bond trends indicate otherwise

The Turkish financial crisis exacerbates an emerging market foreign debt problem that has been brewing for some time.

On the face of it, … Read the rest

August 8, 2018August 9, 2018

Asian & other emerging nations at risk from soaring Forex loans

The risk comes from the potential rise in the US dollar against Asian currencies. Emerging nation borrowers will be squeezed

FOREIGN currency borrowing of Asian governments and corporations has soared to new heights, helping finance companies and boosting growth.

But … Read the rest