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◆ Oil slides, easing inflation fears ◆ Vote split and September QT signals to set tone for Gilts ◆ Oil-driven hike pricing unwinds days before the Bank decides
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New prime minister and surprise chancellor jolted the Gilt market, but oil shooting above $100 shows where the real power lies
John Healey resigned because the money was not there for defence. It may not be there for anything
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  • China and Russia are forging ahead with closer financial market ties, with the Moscow Exchange (Moex) and Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) looking to facilitate two-way investments between the countries. This comes as the Russian ministry of finance is still finalising plans for the first RMB-denominated bond to be issued in Russia.
  • CEEMEA borrowers had their busiest year since 2013 this year, issuing $157bn of international bonds which is just shy of double 2015’s volumes.
  • France will aim for the long end of the curve with its first ever green bond, which it plans to syndicate in 2017.
  • SSA
    Three public sector borrowers tapped the sterling market this week in a late spurt of issuance driven by the basis swap and a move in outright yields and, with 2017 brimming with political risks, borrowers might be advised to look for opportunities in the currency next year.
  • CEE
    Poland broke new ground this week, issuing the first ever sovereign green bond. The deal offers a template to future sovereign borrowers, even though some dedicated SRI accounts would like to see future issuers more clearly identifying projects to finance, writes Virginia Furness.
  • Emerging markets bonds sold off after the US Federal Reserve indicated a more hawkish tone on Wednesday — but much like what happened after the Brexit result, spreads came off their wides quite quickly.