Bonds
Trump Policy Jitters Spur Record $26 Billion Bond Flurry in Emerging Markets
- Potential volatility from policies brings sovereigns to market
- Concern about tariffs, inflation is hitting bonds and stocks
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Emerging market governments have notched up the busiest start to a year for bond sales on record, scrambling to lock in funds before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Developing nation sovereigns sold $26 billion in the first seven days of 2025, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Investors fear Trump’s inauguration later this month could herald trade policies that bring pain for emerging markets, and US yields are on the rise.