Investors boost hedging in emerging-market bonds amid Middle East risks

7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 3

JPMorgan is urging clients to use a credit-default swap index, while Fidelity International and Frontier Road are cutting or capping developing-debt exposure.
At PPM America, managers are becoming more selective, favouring countries seen as resilient regardless of how the war in Iran develops.
The moves reflect concern that the recent rally in emerging-market bonds may be out of step with the potential fallout from the continuing regional conflict.

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