Analysis-Debt crunch looms for weaker economies with a wall of bond maturies ahead
(Reuters) – A combination of sticky high interest rates and lacklustre global growth could push a number of emerging economies that are facing soaring refinancing needs into debt difficulties next…
Sri Lanka bondholders eye GDP-linked debt restructuring – report
Sri Lanka’s private creditors are considering a proposal to swap defaulted bonds with new securities with cash flow linked to the nation’s future growth, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar…
Latest $200 million SLDB issuance undersubscribed
The latest $200 million issuance of Sri Lanka Development Bonds (SLDBs) closed undersubscribed on Tuesday with only bids received amounting to $62.64 million, the Central Bank (CB) data showed. The…
Sri Lanka’s bonds hammered as U.S. dubs China “predator”
Sri Lanka’s government bonds fell heavily on Wednesday as the United States ratcheted up pressure on the country’s government over its ties with China. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo,…