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China cracks down on top ratings for corporate bonds
Regulators pressure agencies to limit triple-A designations for higher-interest borrowers
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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The Slovenia Times
· Jun 24, 2026
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Economic Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Bloomberg global index entry in sight for Indian G-Secs
Indian government bonds are on the cusp of inclusion in Bloomberg's Global Aggregate Index, with a decision anticipated mid-July. Tax exemptions and recent policy reforms have fueled market optimism, driving a bond rally. Foreign investors have already poured record sums into Indian debt, anticipating this significant development. While a deferral could cause yields to rise, most experts foresee a positive outcome, potentially attracting billions in passive inflows.
Dollar Collapse
· Jun 30, 2026
Japan Goes First: What Japan’s Bond Market Is Screaming at U.S. Treasury Holders
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Why Hong Kong has become the worst-performing major stock market
There are many disconnects in financial markets. One of them is Japan’s benchmark 10-year bond yield, which currently stands at just 2.7 per cent despite the country’s large public debt burden – more than 240 per cent of economic output. Although Japanese bond yields have risen sharply in the past three years, the 10-year yield is slightly lower than that of Germany, whose government debt as a percentage of economic activity is around one-quarter the size of Japan’s. Another anomaly is the...
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Related coverage for "China cracks down on top ratings for corporate bonds": Seeking Alpha — Emerging Asia (Ex China) Government Bonds Monthly. The Hindu BusinessLine — Shining light on India’s corporate bond market. The Slovenia Times — Well Link Life Successfully Issued USD200mm 10-year Tier 2 Capital Bonds. Economic Times — Bloomberg global index entry in sight for Indian G-Secs . Dollar Collapse — Japan Goes First: What Japan’s Bond Market Is Screaming at U.S. Treasury Holders. South China Morning Post — Why Hong Kong has become the worst-performing major stock market