Oil volatility drives EMD funds out of exporters

Countries such as Mexico and Colombia affected

Mike Sheen
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Extreme oil price volatility in recent weeks has pushed hard-hit emerging markets bond funds to cut exposure to exporter sovereigns and lengthen portfolio duration amid concerns that even more countries fighting the economic impact could see credit rating downgrades.

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