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Bloomberg
18-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Colombia's Corporate Debt Revival Cut Short by Fiscal Turmoil
A rebound in bond sales by Colombian companies last year proved short-lived, falling victim to President Gustavo Petro's determination to whack up fiscal spending in defiance of investor concerns. Corporate bond sales dropped more than 70% through early July to the equivalent in pesos of about $122 million, according to data by the country's stock exchange. That is reminiscent of the post-pandemic slump of 2023.
Bloomberg
15-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Japan 10-Year Government Bond Yield Rises to Highest Since 2008
Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 2008 on Tuesday amid concerns over fiscal spending ahead of an upper house election this month. The 10-year rate rose 2.5 basis points to 1.595%. Japan's 20-year bond yield hit its highest since 2000 on Monday.
