To access each of the following functions, type these commands and hit <GO>.

Calendar

CSDR: sovereign debt calendar

Country Risk

CRP: country risk premium  (for countries not listed, use Equity Risk Premium)

EIU: countries economic profile

RATD: ratings scales and definitions

Indices

ALLX ELI: list of tickers for emerging markets indices

MSFX: MSCI sovereign debt index

Collateralized Debt Obligations:

NI CDO: collateralized debt obligation news

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