sovereign
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Corporate spreads would widen 200 basis points, and emerging- market sovereign spreads would increase by 100 basis points.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Gold became one beneficiary of that push because it is liquid, widely accepted and carries no sovereign risk, since it is not issued by any government and is “no one’s liability,” Artigas said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
“Unfortunately, we’re not able to compel any action of an independent, sovereign government,” Wakefield replied.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
What may matter more is whether the legacy of the undoubted personal warmth between the British sovereign and his American counterpart can be leveraged into a more stable relationship between their governments.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“At your peril you advertise! I wish I had only offered you a sovereign instead of ten pounds. Give me back nine pounds, Jane; I’ve a use for it.”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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