Riskiest bonds shine in lacklustre 2024 for emerging markets


Bloomberg’s gauge of EM high-yield dollar bonds was the top performing asset in EMs with a a 15% gain year-to-date. — Reuters

DOLLAR bonds from some of the world’s weakest economies have emerged as the bright spot in what’s otherwise been yet another lacklustre year for emerging-market (EM) assets.

While many emerging assets ended 2024 with gains, their returns pale in comparison with those on Wall Street. Among currencies tracked by Bloomberg, just three from the developing world have managed to strengthen in the face of a rising US dollar.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Insight

Will Trump’s Fed pick slash rates? The market doesn’t think so
India’s aviation crisis is too big to be tamed
Planters: Then and now
Trump wants Americans to buy tiny cars. Good luck with that
China, five years on
Decent 3Q25, but a challenging 2026 awaits
Beijing or Global South consensus?
Sharing resources� �Malaysia’s next reform test
Future of digital is green
High cost of retirement

Others Also Read