The news that Lebanon’s government won’t repay a $1.2bn Eurobond maturing has caused bond prices across the curve to fall and all eyes will now turn to the government’s plans to restructure its debts. A swift deal is looking increasingly difficult to reach, which could result in a disorderly default, causing strains in the banking sector and a much larger fall in economic output.
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