UBS
May 21, 2026
Emerging Market Bonds
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UBS maintains an 'Attractive' view on Emerging Market (EM) bonds, citing resilient fundamentals and elevated yields that are expected to deliver high-single-digit returns despite geopolitical volatility.
Key Takeaways
- 1.UBS rates emerging market (EM) debt as 'Attractive', expecting continued outperformance versus cash and high-single-digit returns.
- 2.EM fundamentals are currently stronger than in previous cycles, supported by higher foreign-exchange reserves, improved current accounts, and lower fiscal deficits.
- 3.Geopolitical stress has been weathered effectively, with spreads on sovereign and corporate EM debt retracing to below pre-conflict levels.
Table of Contents
- Emerging market bonds
- Central scenario
- Upside scenario
- Downside scenario
- Global asset class preferences definitions
- Appendix
- Risk information
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Authors
Alejo CzerwonkoFrederick MellorsAntoine Geiller
Securities
EMBIGCEMBIUS Treasury yields
Themes
EM Resilience to Geopolitical TensionsStructural Improvement in EM FundamentalsBifurcated Impact of Energy Prices
Regions
Middle EastLatin AmericaAsia PacificSaudi ArabiaUAEUnited States
