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Malaysia Bonds Lose Lure for Japanese Investors
17 Sep
Summary
- Japanese capital outflow risks loom for Malaysia's bond market.
- Yield premium on 10-year Malaysian bonds has significantly shrunk.
- The current yield premium is well below the five-year average.
The Malaysian bond market faces potential capital flight from Japan as the yield premium offered by its sovereign debt narrows. Specifically, the spread between 10-year Malaysian government bonds and their Japanese counterparts has decreased to about 115 basis points.
This reduction is substantial when compared to the historical average over the past five years, which stood at 278 basis points. This shrinking differential diminishes the appeal for Japanese investors seeking higher returns, potentially triggering an outflow of funds from Malaysia's debt market.
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