Asian Bonds

Financial firms have led the charge in global issuance this year as a sector, with year-to-date sales topping $250 billion

Rising inflation means there have still been losses for broader Asian bonds-- as there have been in many parts of credit markets globally -- but they've been much milder

A rebound in regional economic activity and a drop in US yields boosted sentiment.

Foreigners also sold $599 million in Thai bonds in the previous month

In India, foreign investors booked profits by selling more than $600 million worth of domestic bonds this month