Asia Local Currency Bond Markets Reach Record Highs
Hong Kong and Australian dollar bond issuance hit record levels in 2026 as investors diversify from US debt. Markets remain active despite geopolitical strain.
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Hong Kong and Australia local currency bond issuance reached record highs through late April as investors diversified away from United States dollar debt.
Hong Kong dollar proceeds rose 17% to $14.8B, while Australian dollar deals climbed 30% to A$143B. This shift signals a structural move toward regional assets despite ongoing geopolitical volatility in the Middle East.
