Senior Credit Analyst - Emerging Markets, EM Spreads

Leandro Gubler

Senior Credit Analyst - Emerging Markets

EM Spreads

Credit

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<li>Argentina’s election setback hit bonds, peso, and equities, reviving “Kicillof risk” and raising concerns over reform momentum, legislative gridlock, and elevated political risk premia.</li>
<li>Suzano priced $1bn 2036s inside guidance, highlighting strong demand and proactive liability management, while Pemex’s $9.9bn buyback and Moody’s B1 upgrade underscored sovereign support.</li>
<li>Markets diverged: LatAm credit widened on Argentine risk, EM and U.S. indices tightened, Argentina’s equities plunged, Brazil and Mexico rallied, oil softened, and U.S. Treasury yields declined.</li>
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Argentina’s election setback hit bonds, peso, and equities, reviving “Kicillof risk” and raising concerns over reform momentum, legislative gridlock, and elevated political risk premia.
Suzano priced $1bn 2036s inside guidance, highlighting strong demand and proactive liability management, while Pemex’s $9.9bn buyback and Moody’s B1 upgrade underscored sovereign support.
Markets diverged: LatAm credit widened on Argentine risk, EM and U.S. indices tightened, Argentina’s equities plunged, Brazil and Mexico rallied, oil softened, and U.S. Treasury yields declined.


<ul>
<li>LatAm credit markets ended the week mixed as the LatAm Aggregate Index widened to 280 bps while EM spreads and U.S. yields remained stable.</li>
<li>In 2Q25 earnings, Vista, Minerva, and YPF delivered strong results supporting Overweight views, while Suzano, Cemex, and Telecom face spread constraints amid operational pressures.</li>
<li>MercadoLibre’s growth remains solid but limited spread compression, and Pemex benefits from government support.</li>
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LatAm credit markets ended the week mixed as the LatAm Aggregate Index widened to 280 bps while EM spreads and U.S. yields remained stable.
In 2Q25 earnings, Vista, Minerva, and YPF delivered strong results supporting Overweight views, while Suzano, Cemex, and Telecom face spread constraints amid operational pressures.
MercadoLibre’s growth remains solid but limited spread compression, and Pemex benefits from government support.


Weekly News & Views - 2Q25 Earnings Recap

<ul>
<li>U.S. Tariff Escalation: Credit Implications for Brazilian Companies in Our Coverage / MercadoLibre Achieves Full Investment Grade Status with S&amp;P Upgrade / Pemex Eyes US$8bn from Mixed Contracts</li>
<li>Initiating Coverage on Gerdau: IG Credit with US Exposure, Limited Spread Upside / Fitch Affirms Gerdau at BBB with Stable Outlook on Strong Fundamentals</li>
<li>Vista 2Q25: Results Reinforce Overweight, But Cash Burn and Liquidity Weaken Buffer / US Reinforces Argentina’s Appeal in YPF Expropriation Case</li>
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U.S. Tariff Escalation: Credit Implications for Brazilian Companies in Our Coverage / MercadoLibre Achieves Full Investment Grade Status with S&amp;P Upgrade / Pemex Eyes US$8bn from Mixed Contracts
Initiating Coverage on Gerdau: IG Credit with US Exposure, Limited Spread Upside / Fitch Affirms Gerdau at BBB with Stable Outlook on Strong Fundamentals
Vista 2Q25: Results Reinforce Overweight, But Cash Burn and Liquidity Weaken Buffer / US Reinforces Argentina’s Appeal in YPF Expropriation Case


Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSNA3 BR)

<ul>
<li>EM spreads hold steady, while LatAm spreads expand 5 bps. </li>
<li>Brazil’s economic growth is expected to slow after four years above 3%, as persistent inflation, tight monetary policy, and limited fiscal adjustment weigh on the outlook. </li>
<li>Minerva Announces Divestment of Uruguayan Asset to Allana / YPF Advances Divestment Strategy to Prioritize Vaca Muerta Development / CSN Cimentos Brasil Finalizes Terms of R$550 Million Debenture Offering</li>
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EM spreads hold steady, while LatAm spreads expand 5 bps. 
Brazil’s economic growth is expected to slow after four years above 3%, as persistent inflation, tight monetary policy, and limited fiscal adjustment weigh on the outlook. 
Minerva Announces Divestment of Uruguayan Asset to Allana / YPF Advances Divestment Strategy to Prioritize Vaca Muerta Development / CSN Cimentos Brasil Finalizes Terms of R$550 Million Debenture Offering


<ul>
<li>Initiating Coverage on CSN: Overweight on Risk-Reward. We are initiating coverage on CSN with an Overweight recommendation</li>
<li>YPF and Eni Advance Argentina LNG Project with New Agreement Signed in Rome</li>
<li>The LatAm Aggregate Index contracted by 3 bps to 303 bps in the week ending Friday, June 13, 2025, and is now trading 35 bps below its 3-month average.</li>
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Initiating Coverage on CSN: Overweight on Risk-Reward. We are initiating coverage on CSN with an Overweight recommendation
YPF and Eni Advance Argentina LNG Project with New Agreement Signed in Rome
The LatAm Aggregate Index contracted by 3 bps to 303 bps in the week ending Friday, June 13, 2025, and is now trading 35 bps below its 3-month average.


Argentina

YPF Sociedad Anonima is involved in the exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. The Company also refines, markets, and distributes oil alongside its derivatives YPF generates nearly all of its revenue inside Argentina, and has headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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YPF SA (YPF US)

EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

Argentina's election setback impacts bonds, peso, and equities, raising concerns over reform momentum and political risk, while LatAm credit...

Leandro Gubler

Weekly News & Views - 2Q25 Earnings Recap

LatAm credit markets show mixed results, with some companies delivering strong earnings while others face operational pressures.

Leandro Gubler

EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

US tariffs impact Brazilian companies, MercadoLibre achieves investment grade, Pemex eyes $8bn, Gerdau coverage initiated, Vista 2Q25 results, US...

Leandro Gubler

EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

EM spreads hold steady, Brazil macro update, YPF advances shale pivot, Minerva finalizes Uruguay asset sale, and CSN Cimentos prices R$550mn issue.

Leandro Gubler

EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

Initiating coverage on CSN with an Overweight recommendation. YPF and Eni advance Argentina LNG project with new agreement. LatAm Aggregate Index...

Leandro Gubler

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EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

​Argentina's election setback impacts bonds, peso, and equities, raising concerns over reform momentum and political risk, while LatAm credit...

Leandro Gubler

Weekly News & Views - 2Q25 Earnings Recap

​LatAm credit markets show mixed results, with some companies delivering strong earnings while others face operational pressures.

Leandro Gubler

EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

​US tariffs impact Brazilian companies, MercadoLibre achieves investment grade, Pemex eyes $8bn, Gerdau coverage initiated, Vista 2Q25 results, US...

Leandro Gubler

EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

EM spreads hold steady, Brazil macro update, YPF advances shale pivot, Minerva finalizes Uruguay asset sale, and CSN Cimentos prices R$550mn issue.

Leandro Gubler

EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

​Initiating coverage on CSN with an Overweight recommendation. YPF and Eni advance Argentina LNG project with new agreement. LatAm Aggregate Index...

Leandro Gubler

Argentina's election setback impacts bonds, peso, and equities, raising concerns over reform momentum and political risk, while LatAm credit...

LatAm credit markets show mixed results, with some companies delivering strong earnings while others face operational pressures.

US tariffs impact Brazilian companies, MercadoLibre achieves investment grade, Pemex eyes $8bn, Gerdau coverage initiated, Vista 2Q25 results, US...

Initiating coverage on CSN with an Overweight recommendation. YPF and Eni advance Argentina LNG project with new agreement. LatAm Aggregate Index...