Ashmore Group reported net inflows of $1.3 billion in the quarter through June as emerging-markets funds performed well amid uncertainty from the Iran war.

The post reports that South Korea's KOSPI trading was halted for 20 minutes after an 8% drop, and hints at a reason for its EM status.

Japan's total trade balance for the reported period came in at -406.9B, much worse than the forecast of -120B and worse than the previous -391.8B.

Iran claimed its naval air defense shot down a US LUCAS drone off the southern coast, citing state media photos of a damaged drone.

Oncoclinicas, a Brazilian medical provider, filed to restructure about $1 billion of debt out-of-court.

Chile has a window to sell foreign debt as sovereign spreads near two-decade lows, with investors overlooking escalating Middle East conflict, domestic debt issues, and economic stagnation.

The post reports that Turkey's Vestel Elektronik is working with advisers and meeting bondholders to discuss a dollar bond restructuring while renegotiating local bank loans.

Bloomberg reports that Argentine political parties are seeking to avoid ideological extremes, after decades of economic pendulum swings between administrations.

Argentina is set to repay $4 billion on its dollar bonds this week despite not accessing global debt markets, defying critics who doubted the country's ability to make such a payment.

Brazil’s Treasury is ready to increase actions to ease stress in its 2.3-trillion-real inflation-linked bond market amid shifting demand and spending concerns.

Uzbekistan’s AKFA Aluminium Group selects Citi and JPM to gauge bond investor interest ahead of a potential debut bond issue.

Bloomberg reports Argentina will not access international debt markets in the near term and aims for investment-grade status by 2031.

Foreign investors are buying Chilean peso bonds at a record pace due to a weaker peso, expected rate cuts, and a market-friendly government.

ICICI Bank is considering its first benchmark dollar bond sale since 2017, aiming to raise at least $500 million after an RBI concession on overseas borrowings.

BlackRock shifts its stance, reducing exposure to emerging markets while seeing value in euro government debt.

The post reports that China proposes a draft amendment to the central bank law, aiming to revise the PBoC law to curb financial risks, according to Xinhua.

Bloomberg reports that Russia's public debt is rising as war costs outpace the budget, challenging Putin's low-debt narrative.

Emerging market equity indices erase gains amid Federal Reserve hawkish shift.

Emerging-market stocks rebounded on AI share buying after a selloff, with currencies advancing following Iran-Israel ceasefire.