Core Insights - The issuance of dollar-denominated bonds by governments in Asia and Europe has significantly decreased, with a 19% year-on-year drop to $86.2 billion in the first five months of the year, marking the first decline in three years [1][2] - Global sovereign local currency bond issuance has risen to $326 billion, the highest level in five years, as investors withdraw from U.S. assets due to concerns over tariffs and the stability of U.S. financial dominance [2] Group 1 - The dollar bond issuance from Canada and Saudi Arabia fell by 31% and 29% respectively, amounting to $10.9 billion and $11.9 billion [2] - Israel and Poland also saw declines in dollar bond issuance by 37% and 31%, reaching $4.9 billion and $5.4 billion [2] - The decline in dollar bond issuance is accompanied by a notable increase in local currency bond issuance, driven by easing inflation pressures and lower local interest rates in countries like India, Indonesia, and Thailand [5] Group 2 - Brazil is considering issuing its first sovereign bonds in renminbi following a series of investment agreements and a currency swap deal with China [5] - Saudi Arabia raised €2.25 billion (approximately $2.36 billion) through euro-denominated bonds, including its first green bonds, aligning with its strategy to diversify away from dollar-linked financing [5] - The local currency bond market is expected to mature further, particularly in India, as its bonds are included in global bond indices, potentially expanding the investor base [5]