EM Strategy: Best Ideas by Yield Bucket - Sep 2026
Erick Vega, CFA: Senior Analyst, Emerging Markets Corporates
Regis Chatellier: Head of EM Sovereign Strategy
Winnie Cisar: Global Head of Strategy
Nicholas Chen: Analyst, East Asia Corporates
Nicole Chua: Analyst, S&SEA and GCC Corporates
Stephanie Sim, CFA: Analyst, Strategy and East Asia Corporates
Jonathan Tan Jun Jie: Analyst, S&SEA and GCC Corporates
Lakshmanan R, CFA, FRM: Head of South & Southeast Asia Corporates, Head of GCC Corporates
Lim Ze Hao, CFA: Analyst, APAC Financials and GCC Banks
Michael O’Brien: Senior Analyst, Paper & Packaging, Homebuilders
Wen Li, CFA: Head of Metals & Mining
22 September 2026
- How emerging market bond opportunities compare across different yield categories and regions.
- What market dispersion reveals about sovereign and corporate credit selection.
- Why interest rates, geopolitical developments, and commodity exposure matter for credit performance.
- Where regional and sector differences are creating notable relative value themes.
- Which credit fundamentals can help investors assess resilience across emerging market issuers.
Executive Summary
Emerging market credit conditions remain uneven across regions, sectors, and individual securities. Careful selection can help readers navigate this varied landscape.
Regional outcomes reflect differing commodity exposure, policy conditions, and geopolitical sensitivity. These contrasts shape relative value across sovereign and corporate markets.
Sector performance highlights resilience in some industries and pressure in others. Operating trends and balance sheet strength remain important differentiators.
Meanwhile, changing rates and market flows continue to influence emerging market credit. Duration and funding conditions deserve close attention across portfolios.
Ultimately, the report organizes selected opportunities by yield category and geography. Readers gain a structured view of key credit themes and risks.



