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Asia's bond markets shake off war angst with record local issuance

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Asia's local-currency bond markets saw record Hong Kong and Australian dollar issuance in 2026, despite the Middle East war. The article suggests investors and companies are accelerating a shift away from U.S. dollar debt toward regional currency funding. The impact is constructive for local debt markets and regional FX demand, though the piece is broad and lacks issuer-specific pricing details.

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Asia's local-currency bond markets saw record Hong Kong and Australian dollar issuance in 2026, despite the Middle East war. The article suggests investors and companies are accelerating a shift away from U.S. dollar debt toward regional currency funding. The impact is constructive for local debt markets and regional FX demand, though the piece is broad and lacks issuer-specific pricing details.

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