Emerging Market Debt Market Commentary: February 2025

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Shifting trade policies, central bank actions, and currency fluctuations are reshaping the emerging market (EM) debt landscape, creating both risks and opportunities for investors. 

Key Insights:

  • Tariff Uncertainty: U.S. tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, along with China’s retaliatory measures, pressured EM currencies and trade flows.  
  • Mixed Performance: Latin American currencies gained, while EM Asia saw declines due to trade tensions and weaker demand.  
  • Interest Rate Adjustments: Mexico and India cut rates to support growth, while China held steady amid economic uncertainty.  
     

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