EM Bond Investors in Risk-Off Environment, Says BlackRock's Watson

The video discusses the rising yields in Turkish lira bonds and dollar-denominated paper, highlighting the potential contagion effects on other emerging markets with large external funding needs. It examines the corporate bond sector in emerging markets and Europe, and the focus on economies similar to Turkey. The discussion extends to the spotlight on countries like Colombia and South Africa, and the risk-off environment in bond and currency markets, with increased buying in the yen and Swiss franc.

What is the primary concern for emerging markets as discussed in the first section?

• Political instability

• Trade deficits

• Large external funding requirements

• High inflation rates

Which country is mentioned as an example of an emerging market with external funding issues?

• India

• China

• Colombia

• Brazil

What sentiment is prevalent among investors in the second section?

• Neutral

• Aggressive

• Risk-off

• Risk-on

Which European country is highlighted for its widening bond spreads?

• Spain

• Portugal

• Greece

• Italy

What currencies are being bought as safe havens according to the final section?

• Euro and Pound

• Yen and Swiss franc

• Dollar and Yuan

• Ruble and Peso