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U.S.-Iran deal hopes lift risk assets
Hopes for a deal between the U.S. and Iran improved after the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged President Trump to give negotiations a chance to end the war . Reports also suggested Iran viewed the latest U.S. proposal as partly bridging the gap, though Tehran’s intent to keep uranium remains a major obstacle
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Sino-Russian ties deepen with new agreements in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing and signed a series of trade and technology agreements . The two leaders said the relationship has reached the “highest level of comprehensive strategic partnership,” highlighting continued alignment despite global tensions
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Mexico downgraded by Moody’s to Baa3
Moody’s lowered Mexico’s sovereign rating to Baa3 with a stable outlook, removing the negative outlook that had been in place since late 2024 . The agency cited slower fiscal consolidation, ongoing support for Pemex, and weaker medium-term growth prospects that could delay debt stabilization
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S&P turns Mexico outlook negative
Earlier in the week, S&P revised the outlook on Mexico’s BBB rating to negative . The move reflected similar concerns around fiscal discipline, Pemex-related pressures, and growth weakness
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VEON prices $1.4 billion dual-tranche deal
VEON completed a $1.4 billion dual-tranche transaction in the corporate bond market . The deal underscores continued access to funding for issuers navigating volatile emerging-market conditions
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CEZ Group issues EUR750 million in green bonds
Czech utility CEZ Group priced EUR750 million of green bonds . The transaction adds to the wave of sustainability-linked financing in Europe and emerging markets
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Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi returns to the AT1 market
Turkey’s Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi accessed the Additional Tier 1 market and raised $500 million . The issuance signals investor appetite for higher-yield bank capital even as regional conditions remain mixed
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Alinma Bank raises $500 million in AT1 issuance
Saudi Arabia’s Alinma Bank also tapped the AT1 market, raising $500 million . The transaction highlights strong Gulf-region participation in bank capital markets
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Fibra Soma prices $800 million crossover real-estate deal
Mexican real-estate issuer Fibra Soma priced an $800 million crossover-rated transaction . The deal reflects ongoing financing activity among property-related borrowers despite broader macro uncertainty
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Emerging-market central banks set to decide rates
Central banks in Hungary, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Colombia are scheduled to announce interest-rate decisions . Investors are watching for guidance on inflation, growth, and currency stability across these economies
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Shangri-La Dialogue opens in Singapore
Asia’s premier defense summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue, begins in Singapore with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth among expected participants . The forum is likely to focus on regional security, China tensions, and defense cooperation
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Cuba faces increased U.S. pressure after indictment
The U.S. Justice Department indicted Raúl Castro, Cuba’s de facto leader, on several charges . The move signals mounting pressure on Havana from the Trump administration
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