corporate bonds
Coverage of corporate bonds in the Nexus archive.
- China cracks down on top ratings for corporate bonds
Chinese regulators are pressuring rating agencies to restrict the use of triple-A designations for corporate bonds, particularly those issued by higher-interest borrowers. The move aims to address concerns over inflated credit ratings and potential financial risks.
- Brazil’s Banks Kept 82% of the Bonds They Were Meant to Sell
Brazil’s banks retained 82.4% of R$55bn in corporate bonds sold in Q2, with 62 of 102 registered issues fully absorbed by arranging banks. Tax-free infrastructure bonds saw a 57.6% volume decline, with 89.1% remaining unsold.
- Inflation Risk Gives Corporate Bonds the Edge Over Sovereigns
Inflation risk is giving corporate bonds an edge over sovereign bonds, as investors seek higher yields to offset potential losses from inflation. Corporate bonds are becoming more attractive due to their relatively higher returns compared to sovereign bonds. This shift in investor preference may impact the bond market dynamics.
- 'Permanent Scarring' From Iran War: Goldman's Rosner
Lindsay Rosner of Goldman Sachs Asset Management discusses how credit investors who bet on corporate bonds during the Iran war are being vindicated as markets rebound following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The analysis appears on Bloomberg's 'Real Yield' segment.