In a statement credit ratings agency Fitch said, if Russia were to repay the two U.S. dollar bond coupon maturing on Wednesday in roubles, it would amount to a sovereign default once the grace period expires. Western sanctions on Russia… Read More ›
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International investors could be severely hit if sanctions-hit Russia defaults on international debt: JPMorgan
Analysts from JPMorgan have warned, Western sanctions on Russia have significantly increased the likelihood of Moscow defaulting on its dollar- and other international market government debt. Russia has more than $700 million in government bond repayments scheduled for this month…. Read More ›
China Evergrande Group’s shares fall after it fails to pay offshore coupons
China Evergrande Group’s shares tumbled on Thursday after the crisis-hit real estate developer failed to pay offshore coupons due earlier this week. Evergrande, whose $19 billion in international bonds are in cross-default after missing a deadline to pay coupons earlier… Read More ›
U.S. does not want to do business with Huawei on national security grounds: Trump
As a gesture of good faith, the U.S. is slated to extend a “temporary general license” for Huawei for a period of 90 days. Despite the fact that the Trump Administration has extended a grace period for U.S. business to… Read More ›