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Presents information on the economic conditions in Russia as of March 2006. Potential for the asset class to grow; Hurdles to investing in Russian local currency debt; Factors which can help boost the total return on rouble-denominated debt.

A country report for several nations including Peru, Russia, and Jordan for 2018 is presented which analyses their economies by focusing on the topics like their fixed income, equities, and commodities.

This article focuses on the possibility that Puerto Rico will lose an investment grace rating in 2009. Factors such as bleak fiscal outlook, high public debt and hostile financing conditions could all drive credit agencies to downgrade the country's credit ratings to junk status. It says that a prolonged recession in the U.S. could worsen the overall outlook for the country.

The article discloses the Sovereign Risk Ratings for Asia. The risk ratings remain mainly unchanged from the January 2008 update, with some countries even showing improvement, amid more stable political environments and stronger currencies. Malaysia, China, South Korea, and Thailand stand out for having a very large private external debt ratio relative to their governments' public foreign debt. The Philippines is expected to remain reasonably strong in 2008.

Reports on the economic condition of emerging market borrowers. Information on the decision of the Brazilian government to re-open the eight-year euro-denominated issue; Proceeds of the bond exchanges in El Salvador, Ecuador and Venezuela; Factors that contribute to the low interest rates in the international market.

The article discusses the bullish view held on Vietnam's bond yields. It states that since Vietnam has significantly ironed out its macroeconomic imbalances, the trend is towards a narrowing deficit where devaluation risks are forecast to retreat and the Vietnamese dong to gain greater stability. It also offers its view on the relative value of Vietnam in the fixed-income genre versus Indonesia.

This article reports on the impact of Thailand's destructive floods on the country's economy, particularly its manufacturing sector, which may not be able to return to full production until the latter half of 2012.

The article discusses the economic conditions in Argentina as of June 2010. It states that the global market conditions are not aiding the government to return to international capital markets since its default in 2001. It mentions that a lack of investor confidence in the sovereign was due to the failure to secure single-digit yields on new bonds.

The article presents a forecast on the performance of Ecuador's crude oil commodity in the international market as of June 2008. Analysts anticipate the country's bond to perform well ahead of its all-time high of 103.63 with crude oil prices trading around U.S.$130/per barrels in the front-month. With the U.S.$ Global 15 bond testing key resistance at 110.00 level, transgression is likely to send investors a signal of increased upside potential, as stated.

The article focuses on the risks to the growth of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the Middle East. It is mentioned that there is a shortage of infrastructure in Dubai due to the construction firms turning their backs from the projects which can be attributed to the lack of funds. It explores the current situation in the Middle East such as the lack of sufficient power supply and the demand for an increase in wages due to the depreciation of Gulf currencies. Shortage in natural gas is discussed.

Presents news briefs on the economic conditions in Asia and Latin America as of May 8, 2006. Increase in the stocks of the Philippines on May 5, after the central bank left rates on hold; Level hit by the Brazilian real in the last week of April; Impact of rising oil export revenues on the performance of Russia's rouble.

Presents an outlook on the economic performance of Poland in 2005. Deceleration of the consumer price index; Maintenance of the bullish status of Polish Treasury bonds; Plan by the Law and Justice political party of bringing a lawsuit against Democratic Left Alliance.

Reports on the pace of the eurozone convergence of Poland and Hungary as of October 2004. Information on the problems encountered by countries regarding their accession to the European Union; Status of the budget deficit situation in Poland as of October 2004; Information on the fiscal situation of Hungary.

Presents information on the economic improvements in Hungary. Currency trading of the Hungarian money; Inflation and trade deficit in June 2003; Renewal of the interest in bond market.

Deals with issues concerning the economic condition of Israel in 2003. Complaints of Ohad Marani, director-general of Israel's finance ministry about the country's exchange rate and its potential economic growth implication; Depreciation of the shekel in June; Positive budget developments; Risk posed by the security situation across all asset classes.

Talks about the currency and the economy of Indonesia in general. Factors that should help underpin portfolio capital flows in the short term; Fears over reform and privatization delays; Macroeconomic data and forecasts.

Deals with some economic concerns in Jamaica as of February 10, 2003. Implications of the government's decision to increase its fiscal year 2002-2003 budget; Views of Alice Faibishenko, economic analyst at Deutsche Bank on the issue; Indications of oversubscribed treasury bills.

Presents updates on global economic issues as of January 13, 2003. Information on the bond sale of Chile; Details of the global bond launched by the Asian Development Bank; Plans of foodstuffs processor Savola company to expand its North African operations.