CEE Sovereign Bond Market Among Best Investment Destinations in Europe

Businessn.a. ♦ Published: October 2, 2014; 20:30 ♦ (Vindobona)

The CEE sovereign bonds are among the best investments in Europe this year. High returns and low volatility increase investor appeal. The CEE sovereign bond market is 5th largest in continental Europe. Romania emerges as CEE regional champion among local currency bonds.

CEE sovereign bond market is 5th largest in continental Europe / Picture: © Erste Group / Helmut Lackner

The CEE government bond market has become more significant over the past few years as these countries’ relative rating has improved vs. the Eurozone (several CEE countries got upgrades, while many Eurozone countries’ rating headed south) and CDS spreads have compressed.

This year in particular CEE sovereign bonds stood out as some of the best performing assets in Europe…