Overshooting of sovereign emerging eurobond yields in the context of COVID-19

Financ Res Lett. 2021 Jan:38:101746. doi: 10.1016/j.frl.2020.101746. Epub 2020 Sep 2.

Abstract

This paper illustrates the phenomenon of overshooting yields on eurobonds issued by emerging and developing countries in the context of COVID-19. Using panel data from 48 emerging and developing countries, the results show that daily reports of confirmed cases have led to increases in yields and announcements of international creditor assistance to developing and emerging countries, which have calmed investor concerns.

Keywords: Announcements from international official creditors; COVID-19; Emerging markets; Eurobonds; Overshooting; Yields to maturity.