War Stress Pushes Indonesia, Thailand to Lean on Short-Term Debt

Southeast Asia’s two biggest economies are issuing more short-term debt to manage stress from the US-Iran war, a move that is draining liquidity from broader markets. The shift points to tighter funding conditions and potential pressure on bond markets and regional liquidity, especially across emerging markets.

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Southeast Asia’s two biggest economies are issuing more short-term debt to manage stress from the US-Iran war, a move that is draining liquidity from broader markets. The shift points to tighter funding conditions and potential pressure on bond markets and regional liquidity, especially across emerging markets.