Ecuador Country Risk Jumps to 496 After Finance Minister Resignation

Ecuador's country risk rose to 496 points following the departure of Finance Minister Sariha Moya, with sovereign bonds maturing in 2039 and 2040 falling 2.31% and 2.12% respectively. The market reaction signals investor concern over policy continuity and fiscal direction, though the magnitude of the move is moderate. The resignation's cause and successor remain unclear, adding uncertainty to Ecuador's economic outlook.