The long-run impact of sovereign yields on corporate yields in emerging markets

We analyze the long-run impact of sovereign yields on corporate yields of the same coun-try, finding that, for emerging markets, the average pass-through is around one. The pass -through is larger in countries with greater sovereign risk and where sovereign bonds are more liquid. The pass-through is also greater for corporate bonds with lower ratings, shorter maturities, and those issued by financial companies and government-related firms. Our results support theoretical arguments that corporate and sovereign yields are linked together through credit risk and liquidity premiums. Consequently, high sovereign risk can slowdown growth by persistently increasing private sector borrowing costs.(c) 2022 International Monetary fund. Published by Elsevier Ltd.