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BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index: Tales of Deterioration and Big Movers
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Thu, 23 Aug 2012
First Words and Summary The BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index (BSRI) provides investors with a framework for tracking sovereign credit risk. Drawing on a pool of financial data, surveys and political insights, the BSRI assesses the government debt of 48 countries. In this quarterly update, we highligh…
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