Bond termites, not vigilantes, are the big risk
Worry less about so-called vigilantes and pay more attention to bond-market termites. That, at least, is the message from financial…
Asia 2026: 6 questions for Korea’s recovery
Why is the economy expected to recover more quickly in 2026 than in 2025? Korea’s economy is very reliant on…
If equality prevails, next UN chief will be a woman, says top contender Grynspan
Rebeca Grynspan, Costa Rica’s former vice president and a frontrunner to become the next United Nations secretary-general, said that if…
Japan’s services sector sustains solid growth in November, PMI shows
Japan’s services sector activity continued its steady growth in November, driven by a faster rise in new orders and increased…
Risk of Political Flare-Ups to Linger in 2026 for Some APAC Sovereigns
Fitch Ratings believes political flare-ups will remain a credit risk for some APAC emerging market sovereigns in 2026, following significant…
Goldman shopping spree confronts Solomon’s paradox
Goldman Sachs GS CEO David Solomon is fighting the Solomon paradox. Named for the biblical king, the term describes the…
Debt Trends Remain Key to Western European Sovereign Rating Convergence
Contrasting trends in government debt-to-GDP have been the main driver of ratings convergence among western European sovereigns in 2025, Fitch…
Asia 2026: 5 questions for Japan’s year of ‘Sanaenomics’
What are the main reasons for economic recovery in 2026? Japan’s economy is expected to recover quite meaningfully in 2026…
Turkey’s BOTAS signs 10-year LNG supply deals with SEFE and Eni
Turkey’s state energy company BOTAS has signed two separate 10-year LNG supply agreements with Germany’s state-owned SEFE and Italy’s Eni…
Turkey’s Medcem sends first cement shipments to its new terminals in Europe
Turkey’s leading cement producer and exporter, Medcem, has shipped its first cement ship to its new terminal in Antwerp and…