This Emerging Market Debt Commentary by State Street Global Advisors analyzes November 2024 trends in EM local and hard currency bond markets, highlighting key drivers and regional dynamics.
• Local Currency Bonds: EM currencies weakened against the U.S. dollar, driving a -0.57% return for local bonds despite positive bond yields.
• Hard Currency Bonds: U.S. Treasury yield declines and positive spread returns boosted performance, with a +1.19% return overall.
• Regional Highlights: Turkey and Peru led gains, supported by stable policies, while Brazil and Romania underperformed due to inflation and political risks.
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