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Global Emerging Markets Credit Strategy

Week Ending: Dec 5, 2025

Executive Summary: Market pricing currently implies a >90% probability of a 25bp Fed cut at the upcoming meeting. In Asia, India reported +8.2% GDP growth, while China’s property sector data continues to show contraction. In EM ex-Asia, volatility increased following headlines regarding Ukraine peace negotiations.

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Credit Spreads & Yields

Index Level 1D YTD
US IG T+ 78 -1 -2
US HY % 6.59% 0 -90
Asia IG T+ 62 -1 -16
Asia HY % 7.66% -4 -153
China IG T+ 57 -1 -20
China HY % 8.87% -1 -87
India IG T+ 97 -1 -36
India HY % 6.84% -2 -37

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Region Top Flows
Australia CGJAU 5.54 10/32
CRIMS Float 07/66
Asia AHBMK 5.11 06/30
AXIATA 4.35 03/26
Japan MUFG V1.64 10/27
SUMIBK 2.63 07/26

📅 Week Ahead Calendar

Date Event Market Consensus
Tue Dec 9 🇦🇺 RBA Meeting Rates Unchanged
Wed Dec 10 🇨🇳 China CPI +0.7%
Thu Dec 11 🇺🇸 FOMC Meeting -25bps
Thu Dec 11 🇵🇭 BSP Rate Decision -25bps
Fri Dec 12 🇮🇳 India CPI +0.64%

Regional Credit Developments

🇮🇳 India

  • Macro Data: India GDP growth recorded at +8.2%. The RBI cut benchmark rates by 25bps.
  • Reliance Industries (RILIN): S&P upgraded the rating to A- (previously BBB+). Spreads tightened 7-14bps following the announcement.
  • Adani Ports (ADSEZ): November cargo volumes increased +14% YoY. ADSEZ 31s bond spreads are quoting at ~G+191bps.
  • Ratings: Fitch downgraded Greenko (GRNKEN) to BB- citing project delays. S&P and Moody’s revised Vedanta’s outlook to Positive.

🇨🇳 China & North Asia

  • Meituan: Q3 revenue increased +2% YoY. Net cash position declined by RMB 30bn QoQ following expansion initiatives in the Middle East and Brazil.
  • Property Sector: Fitch released a 2026 outlook citing continued office oversupply. China Vanke was downgraded to ‘CCC-‘ with ratings placed on Watch Negative.
  • South Korea: Moody’s downgraded Hanwha TotalEnergies to Ba1 (High Yield), citing petrochemical cycle weakness.

🇦🇺 Australia & ASEAN

  • Regulatory (Australia): APRA finalized the AT1 capital phase-out. Banks will replace 1.5% AT1 buffers with 1.25% Tier 2 capital and 0.25% CET1.
  • Indonesia: The new Sovereign Fund (Danantara) has been cited in media discussing potential overseas investments.
  • Frontier Markets: Severe flooding reported in Pakistan and Sri Lanka; Pakistan finance minister projects a 0.5% impact on GDP growth.

🌍 EM Ex-Asia (CEEMEA & LatAm)

  • Ukraine (UKRAIN): The sovereign launched a consent solicitation to exchange GDP Warrants into new 2030 and 2034 notes. Warrants rallied +5.5pts following the launch.
  • Argentina (ARGENT): Minister Caputo announced plans to issue a new local law USD bond (6.5% coupon, maturing Nov 2029). President Milei’s approval rating polled at 42.6% in November.
  • Senegal (SENEGL): Bonds rebounded +0.25pts on Friday after an IMF spokesperson confirmed ongoing work on a Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA).
  • Chile (Corp): Telefonica Chile bonds dropped ~2pts following reports of binding offers valuing the company at $1.2-1.3bn.
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