Funds hunt for yield in emerging-market bonds including M'sia


Yield factor: Wan Murezani says the rate of foreign purchases is likely to dictate yield movement rather than domestic monetary policy outlook

 PETALING JAYA: The hunt for yield will ensure foreign interest in emerging-market bonds, including Malaysian debt securities.

Bond analysts said demand for Malaysian bonds can sustain given the improving economic fundamentals, stable interest-rate environment and rising foreign reserves.

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