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  • Hungary still in the doldrums – Country Risk CEE Q1 results

    Hungary’s fiscal problems are more acute than the rest of the region. Far from stabilizing, Hungary’s ECR score plumbed new depths during Q1 2013, falling to 46.6, and sending the tier-four sovereign a further five places downwards in the rankings to 73rd, just one step and less than one point better off than Romania.

    25 Apr 2013
  • CEE safer prospects – Country Risk CEE Q1 results

    The Czech Republic, Estonia, Slovakia and Poland are comfortable tier-two sovereigns.

    25 Apr 2013
  • Rwanda reform drive on track as international debut bond takes off

    Issuance reflects the scramble for African sovereign bonds and country’s growing economic allure.

    25 Apr 2013
  • What is irking Romania? – Country Risk CEE Q1 results

    While Hungary’s fortunes continue to slide, neighbouring Romania, a fellow tier-four sovereign, fell three places in the rankings to 74th during Q1 2013, its lowest position.

    25 Apr 2013
  • Country Risk CEE Q1 results: Czech Rep, Slovakia and Poland pull away from pack

    The Czech Republic, Estonia, Slovakia and Poland are well-buttressed against contagion from the eurozone crisis, according to the latest quarterly update from Euromoney’s Country Risk Survey.

    25 Apr 2013
  • Slovenia’s score tracking Cyprus downwards – Country Risk CEE Q1 results

    Surprisingly, Slovenia registered a slightly higher score in Q1 2013, but beware: this was mostly due to quantitative survey factors.

    25 Apr 2013
  • Brazil: Inflation concerns and lax monetary policy dampen economic allure

    Brazil’s position in the ECR global rankings remains unchanged this quarter as analysts digest the impact of policy-rate hikes on economic growth.

    24 Apr 2013
  • Mexico’s reform agenda boosts global rank

    Mexico is now safer than Colombia, according to Euromoney Country Risk data, as structural reforms gather pace.

    24 Apr 2013
  • Forgotten Jordan back on the radar – MENA Q1 results

    Jordan’s risks remain high. Rated Ba1 by Moody’s and BB by S&P, but on negative watch, the country scores less than 50 out of 100 and is firmly within ECR’s tier four.

    18 Apr 2013
  • Bank of Japan poses greater risk to Korea’s profile than Pyongyang – Asia Q1 results

    18 Apr 2013
  • Asia Q1 results: China’s economic slowdown hangs over Asia’s A-rated sovereigns

    The slowing of China’s growth miracle in Q1 2013, coupled with concerns over leadership transitions and credit-fuelled growth, had a negative impact on country risk scores for Asia’s top-tier sovereigns in Q1 2013.

    18 Apr 2013
  • Shadow over China’s growth trajectory – Asia Q1 results

    Slower-than-expected growth and enduring bank-stability issues continue to weigh on China’s risk outlook, according to ECR analysts.

    18 Apr 2013
  • Tier three beckoning for Morocco – MENA Q1 results

    Morocco is some nine points and 21 places higher than Lebanon on a score of 47.2 points, though also a tier-four sovereign.

    18 Apr 2013
  • MENA Q1 results: Morocco challenges Gulf-based appeal

    Economists’ perceptions of sovereign risk deteriorated again for many parts of Middle East and North Africa during Q1 2013, according to Euromoney’s Country Risk Survey.

    18 Apr 2013
  • Israeli confidence sinking – MENA Q1 results

    Morocco is still riskier than Israel, of course, which scores 64.3 points – almost 10 more than Bahrain, the next safest MENA sovereign, which is still ranking some 15 places above Morocco.

    18 Apr 2013
  • UAE gaining on high-flying Qatar amid oasis of safety in the Gulf – MENA Q1 results

    The Gulf remains the safest bloc in the MENA region.

    18 Apr 2013
  • Improved Taiwan-China relations spur investor confidence – Asia Q1 results

    Taiwan’s economy gathered momentum this quarter, with the economy growing by 3.8% in Q1 from 0.7 in Q3-2012. The country’s economic rebound had a positive bearing on Taiwan’s ECR score, which improved by 1.2 points to 74.9.

    18 Apr 2013
  • Malaysia election concerns pose downside risks to credit outlook in Q1-2013 – Asia Q1 results

    Election outcome will determine extent and composition of fiscal reform, say analysts

    11 Apr 2013
  • Nigeria regains investor confidence in Q1 risk survey

    Nigeria outperformed sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) main bond issuers in Q1 2013, overtaking Angola and Gabon in the global risk rankings – but structural reform gridlock remains an issue.

    11 Apr 2013
  • Gulf’s strongest performers tipped for rating upgrade

    Qatar and Kuwait edge closer into ECR’s tier one; Oman and UAE overtake Saudi Arabia.

    10 Apr 2013
  • Latin America receives boost: ECR Q1 2013

    Improving scores for the majority of countries confirms the region’s appeal, despite country risk experts losing faith in Argentina and Venezuela.

    09 Apr 2013
  • Eurozone risks spread eastwards: ECR Q1 2013

    Neither CEE nor the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) appear to offer more favourable diversification options as their risks increase due to slower trade, weak capital flows and political problems.

    09 Apr 2013
  • US and Japan pull away from Europe freefall: ECR Q1 2013

    Five of the 11 G10 countries became safer in Q1, but six European countries got riskier.

    09 Apr 2013
  • MENA rattled by post-Arab spring difficulties; Israel’s ranking clipped: ECR Q1 2013

    Geopolitical concerns still imparting negative effects on the region, where oil and gas producers are also monitoring global growth situation closely.

    09 Apr 2013
  • Asia affected by North Korea and slowing growth: ECR Q1 2013

    While some of Asia’s 27 sovereigns have enjoyed better fortunes in the risk stakes since December, many others have seen their scores decline.

    09 Apr 2013
  • Cyprus hits the rocks – could Malta be next? ECR Q1 2013

    While a handful of euro-using nations became safer during Q1 2013, many either stabilized on low scores or saw their risks accentuate, including Cyprus.

    09 Apr 2013
  • ECR Survey Results Q1 2013 Results: Springtime bounce for Americas and Japan

    With Euromoney’s Country Risk Survey showing improved assessments for much of the Americas and Japan during Q1 2013, it is tempting to believe that the increased global risks seen in recent years are finally abating.

    09 Apr 2013
  • South Africa’s risks rise despite improved regional outlook: ECR Q1 2013

    09 Apr 2013
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