×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Fresh oil price rout weighs on African Eurobonds

Dollar-denominated debt of African oil and commodity exporters came under pressure on Tuesday, with investors pushing premiums demanded over less risky assets to new highs as a fresh rout in crude prices and China’s woes rattled emerging economies.

Oil prices resumed their slide, with US crude falling below $37 per barrel and Brent below $40 for the first time since early 2009 amid a global supply glut.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in