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Dominican Republic Bonds Slump After President Pulls Tax Bill

  • Sovereign bonds fell across the curve as much 2.6 cents
  • Fiscal bill faced backlash at Congress, sparked protests
Luis Abinader, Dominican Republic’s president.Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg
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Dominican Republic’s bonds fell after President Luis Abinader withdrew a bill that aimed to increase tax collection, dampening hopes the nation will be upgraded to investment grade.

Dollar notes paced emerging-market losses on Monday, with those maturing in 2060 losing as much 2.6 cents on the dollar to trade below 90 cents, according to indicative pricing compiled by Bloomberg.