Latest Update: July 3, 2009 17:44 (Manila Time)

Emerging East Asia's local currency bond markets showed signs of stabilization in the first quarter of 2009 as governments implemented fiscal stimulus packages, corporates raised funds and banks issued more subordinated debt, says the Summer Edition of the Asian Bond Monitor.


Market Watch
LCY Government Bonds Latest Yield YTD Change (BP) MTD Change (BP)
CN 10 Year 3.25 49 4
HK 10 Year 2.637 142.9 0.3
ID 10 Year 10.776 113.2 31.4
JP 10 Year 1.358 18.4 0.1
KR 10 Year 5.05 83 14
MY 10 Year 4.381 115.1 1.1
PH 10 Year 8 62.5     0
SG 10 Year 2.63 54 4
TH 10 Year 3.623 96.4 11.6
US 10 Year 3.502 144.93 1.11
VN 10 Year 9.827 34.5 16
Bond Market Indicators
Size and Composition: Size of LCY Bond Market in % GDP (1Q09)
Credit Risk Watch
Weekly Emerging East Asian Credit Default Spread - Senior 5-year