Julius Baer Switzerland: Uncertainty from Middle East conflicts drives up Asian CDS risk premiums

Golden Ten Data reported on March 4 that Magdalene Teo, Fixed Income Analyst at Bank Julius Baer Switzerland, stated that the risk premium measured by credit default swap (CDS) spreads has widened due to increased uncertainty regarding the direction and duration of the Middle East conflict. CDS spreads in Asia are rising, as prolonged disruptions to global shipping routes could exacerbate issues such as inflation and lead to tighter financial conditions. Teo said: "The combination of rising oil prices and a stronger dollar is not an ideal situation for many Asian economies."