RBA’s Hauser Says Economy’s Capacity Limits Challenge Policy
Australia’s monetary policy is being challenged by an apparent lack of spare capacity in the economy, Reserve Bank…
New Zealand earns AAA rating as economy steadies, lending confidence grows
“The average public debt ratio to GDP for advanced economies is about 110%  or so, and New Zealand’s is…
A $41 Billion Debt Binge Turns Mexico Into No. 1 EM Borrower
Mexico has become the top borrower among developing countries in a standout year for emerging market bond sales,…
Gold’s Historic Rally Comes With a Bonus for Emerging Markets
A relentless surge in the price of gold is delivering windfalls across emerging markets, boosting investor confidence in…
France’s Third Downgrade in a Year Is a Call to Step Up, Lescure Says
France can’t afford to ignore the third credit-rating reduction in less than a year, according to French Finance…
Egypt Gets S&P Upgrade in Latest Sign of Economic Turnaround
S&P Ratings lifted Egypt’s credit rating, citing policy changes that have improved the economic outlook, giving a further…
Fitch Ratings Puts Thailand on ‘Negative’ Outlook, Citing Political and Fiscal Risks
 Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on Thailand’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating…