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November 7, 2024

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Senegal: Senegal’s Dollar Bonds Fall As IMF Warns of Fiscal Deterioration

The recent warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about Senegal’s deteriorating fiscal outlook has led to a drop in the country’s dollar bonds. According to Bloomberg’s index of sovereign dollar debt, the bonds have been the worst performers. The yields on Senegal’s 2048 notes have also risen by 14 basis points to 9.78%, following political instability and the disbandment of the opposition-controlled parliament.

The IMF report highlighted the economic slowdown and widened fiscal deficit in Senegal, calling for urgent reforms to stabilize the country’s public finances. This has caused concern among investors, leading to the drop in bond prices. Senegal’s fiscal management has been a topic of discussion in recent years, with the country facing challenges in controlling its deficit and promoting economic growth.

As a result, investors are closely monitoring Senegal’s fiscal policies to see how the government plans to address these concerns. The drop in bond prices serves as a warning signal for the country to take immediate action to improve its fiscal health. Only time will tell if Senegal can adopt the necessary reforms to stabilize its public finances and restore investor confidence

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