The Bond-Market Panic That Wasn’t

In contrast to previous years, 2019 has resulted in a big rally in BBB corporates, resulting in falling yields and strong total returns Source: Barron’s It was a popular narrative in the capital markets in 2018. The swarm of corporate bonds with the lowest investment-grade rating supposedly were on the precipice of a descent into…

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As defaults rise, China bond markets are pricing risks better

Due to 60% increase in defaults in China, spreads go wider as bond investors demand larger premiums to hold riskier debt Source: The Telegram SHANGHAI – July 15 proved a rough day for Chinese bondholders, bringing defaults by five issuers including Jinggong Group, an industrial conglomerate whose interests span steel, finance and rice wine. But…

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