You are required to provide a short but concise summary (2000 - 2500 words) on the topic: What are the major issues for bond investments in the next 12-24 months in two countries? You are to pick two (2) countries: 1 advanced (OECD) economy and 1 emerging economy and discuss the topics below.

Your research paper should cover the following questions

1. What is the most pressing economic problem since late 2021 in these economies? Possible things to include:
   1. Provide an overview of the selected countries’ current economic situation and economic institutional framework. (i.e. how is monetary policy goals and how it is conducted)
   2. What bond sectors are present and their importance.
   3. What potential risks for bondholders exist.
1. What is the appropriate/observed monetary policy response? (predict)
2. How will the chosen/expected policy response affect bond portfolios?

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