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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Hits Commodity Markets

Yvette Babb
Emerging Markets Debt

The sanctions imposed on the Russian government and companies, along with countermeasures by Russian authorities, have caused further disruption to commodity markets and contributed to rising prices. Despite the conflict, however, we believe emerging markets...

The Green Bond Potential in Emerging Markets

Yvette Babb
Emerging Markets Debt

Recently news broke that two Kenyan issuers are considering green bonds. Is this a portent of good things to come? Are other markets, not just in East Africa but more globally, likely to tap this...

ESG Concerns Limit East African Oil and Gas Outlook

Yvette Babb
Emerging Markets Debt

East Africa was one of the fastest-growing regions of Africa leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many countries that comprise this region have compelling commodity potential. How might this transformation happen? And what are...

6 Themes Driving Emerging Markets Debt

Marcelo Assalin, CFA, Partner
Emerging Markets Debt

Emerging markets (EM) debt could benefit in 2021 from a favorable combination of factors—such as improving global growth and ample liquidity conditions—but adding to our optimism is our belief that several important themes will likely...

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