Portuguese yields to rise further on threat of QE exclusion

The latest rise in Portuguese bond yields reflects fears that its debt will soon be classified as junk by all four major ratings agencies, leading the country to be excluded from the ECB’s asset purchases. These fears seem justified, suggesting that Portugal’s borrowing costs are set to rise further.

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