Emerging Markets
Inflation Eroding China's Bank Deposits Signals Zhou Must Increase Rates China’s inflation rate outstripped
returns on household savings for the first time in 16 months,
making it harder for officials to damp rising expectations for
price gains.
Turkey Sells $1 Billion of Bonds in First Offering Since Ending IMF Talks Turkey sold $1 billion of 11-year
dollar bonds in its first test of investor demand since ending
financing talks with the International Monetary Fund.
Indonesia Raises 2010 Growth Forecast to 5.5%-6% on Higher Domestic Demand Indonesia’s central bank raised its
2010 economic growth forecast to as much as 6 percent from an
earlier 5.6 percent as consumer spending accelerates, Deputy
Governor Hartadi A. Sarwono said.
`Barbell' Approach Best for Asian High-Grade Debt to Reduce Risk, RBS Says Investors should employ a
“barbell” strategy for investment-grade corporate debt, buying
top-rated bonds and notes rated A or below to minimize risk,
according to Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.
South Korea Pressure for Low Rates Raises Inflation Threat as Lee Departs South Korea may face accelerating
inflation after Governor Lee Seong Tae left interest rates
unchanged for a 13th month under political pressure, even as his
economy is forecast to be one of the fastest-growing in Asia.
Turkey Hires Banks for Sale of 11-Year Dollar Bond After Ending IMF Talks Turkey plans to sell 11-year dollar
bonds in its first test of investor demand since ending talks
with the International Monetary Fund, saying the country can
handle its finances and economy without the institution’s help.