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SVB Isn’t a ‘Lehman Moment’ — But Could It Be a ‘Bear Stearns’ One? Bloomberg

SVB Isn’t a ‘Lehman Moment’ — But Could It Be a ‘Bear Stearns’ One?

The move to protect depositors “relieves some near-term areas of panic, in particular around companies…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: March 14, 2023

CreditSights’ Shenoi on SVB Impact on APAC Financials Bloomberg

CreditSights’ Shenoi on SVB Impact on APAC Financials

Pramod Shenoi, Head of APAC Financials Research at CeditSights, discusses the impact of SVB fallout…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: March 14, 2023

PLDT to weather recent troubles, says credit watcher Inquirer.net

PLDT to weather recent troubles, says credit watcher

The PLDT Group, which recently faced another debacle, is expected to be shielded from serious…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: March 7, 2023

HSBC adds euros to bond market raid as Lloyds plumps for dollars IFR

HSBC adds euros to bond market raid as Lloyds plumps for dollars

Analysts at CreditSights said they would see a coupon of over 8% as offering fair…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: March 6, 2023

Munis slightly firmer, USTs weaker Bond Buyer

Munis slightly firmer, USTs weaker

Volatility of the broad fixed-income indices continues to exceed "pre-pandemic levels, making it more expensive…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: March 6, 2023

A Quirky Bond Trade Is Giving Companies a Back Door to Cut Borrowing Costs BNN Bloomberg

A Quirky Bond Trade Is Giving Companies a Back Door to Cut Borrowing Costs

As part of such a transaction, the company needs to enter into a trade known…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: March 3, 2023

Wall Street Wins LBO-Debt Reprieve as FCC Imperils Tegna Deal BNN Bloomberg

Wall Street Wins LBO-Debt Reprieve as FCC Imperils Tegna Deal

“The banks are probably breathing a sigh of relief especially those that were committed to…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: February 27, 2023

Illinois Wins Upgrade to Highest S&P Credit Rating Since 2016 BNN Bloomberg

Illinois Wins Upgrade to Highest S&P Credit Rating Since 2016

The ratings upgrade, “that affirms what the market has recognized, that the state’s political leadership…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: February 23, 2023

China Keeps Faith in US Bonds Even as It Sells Treasuries BNN Bloomberg

China Keeps Faith in US Bonds Even as It Sells Treasuries

Yield-seeking looks to be the main reason behind China’s shift from US Treasuries to agency…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: February 16, 2023