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It blends fiscal solvency (debt, deficits), liquidity (rollover needs), and willingness to pay (political economy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assessment tools:<\/strong> Analysts examine debt composition (local vs. external, fixed vs. floating), maturity profiles, contingent liabilities (state\u2011owned enterprises), and the macro backdrop\u2014growth, inflation, current account, and reserves. Legal frameworks (collective action clauses, pari passu treatment) shape restructuring dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implications for markets:<\/strong> Sovereign spreads reflect both fundamentals and global risk appetite. 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