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Investors cast doubt over Mexico’s

policy direction after airport shock

„ Emerging Markets Buyside gets set for US$6bn debt negotiation following airport cancellation

BY PAUL KILBY

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„ Emerging Markets New structure, generous coupons and chairman’s purchase draw attention

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Sep 17 Dec 17 Mar 18 Jun 18 Sep 18

MEXICO CITY AIRPORT US$3bn 2047s

BID PRICE

“Although the

market has expected

Evergrande to come to

the market for a long

time, no one thought it

would come out in such

a market, especially

after the recent plunge

of its bonds”