Debt Bailouts, Commodities Fuel Wagers on Africa’s Frontier Debt

  • Average yields in region have fallen from July’s record levels
  • Continent seen as attractive because of commodity exports
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Africa’s frontier debt is beginning to catch the eye of investors amid a wave of rescue-package pledges from global financial institutions and China. The still relatively high price of raw materials is adding to the appeal of the region.