EMHC News and Press, SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF From 11/15/23

2023-11-15 13:35:00 ET Summary When looking at opportunities across fixed income, credit spreads indicate how much more an investor is being compensated for taking on the additional risk. If spreads are above their long-term average, they are referred to as wide; if they're below ...

2023-11-11 09:45:00 ET Summary Six metrics can effectively assess the sustainability of sovereign issuers in emerging markets. The metrics focus on climate, health, and empowerment, and are aligned with specific UN Sustainable Development Goals. Only about half of all countrie...

2023-11-10 08:41:00 ET Summary The impact of slower economic growth balances the impact of an escalation in the Middle East conflict on commodity prices. The US government recently announced an extension of its Foreign Direct Product Rule. This year’s Singles Day in Chi...

2023-11-04 00:52:00 ET Summary Developed markets rates have risen sharply since pandemic-era lows, and bond investors in these markets are on track for a third straight year of losses. Notwithstanding China’s more recent policy direction, emerging markets, in general, have ...

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2023-10-31 01:55:00 ET Summary Despite the recent headwinds from rising U.S. Treasury yields, we have not changed our constructive medium-term outlook for emerging markets (EM) debt. Duration performed poorly as policy rates around the world sharply adjusted over the past couple o...

2023-10-21 05:54:00 ET Summary Emerging market central banks responded quicker to inflation and remain in better shape financially than developed markets, and EM bonds may add resilience to a bond portfolio in the current market. Developed market rates have risen sharply since pan...

2023-10-18 01:35:00 ET Summary Treasury yields across the curve rose to 20-year highs as the market assessed the possibility of the Fed leaving policy rates higher for longer. Credit posted mixed results, with higher risk sectors softening late in the period together with equities...

2023-10-11 03:24:00 ET Summary Consumer spending has remained resilient to date; therefore, the timing of a recession has become unclear. Higher rates have made yield the beacon for bondholders and drawn stability-seeking investors toward investment-grade credit. Solid reserve...

2023-10-09 21:44:00 ET Summary With only two weeks before maturity of front-month options contracts, reversals have the potential to quickly gain momentum as traders rush to liquidate positions quickly losing market value. The stronger-than-expected 336,000 gain in September payro...