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Starbucks takes sip from IG primary IFR

Starbucks takes sip from IG primary

" has done a commendable job managing margin erosion to-date, but we think December-February will…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: February 9, 2022

Credit Costs Soar as Investors Brace for End of Ultra-Cheap Cash BNN Bloomberg

Credit Costs Soar as Investors Brace for End of Ultra-Cheap Cash

“There is some value to be had for those who are willing to ride out…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: February 7, 2022

Illinois Comptroller Urges Credit Upgrades in Letter to Rating Firms Bloomberg Quint

Illinois Comptroller Urges Credit Upgrades in Letter to Rating Firms

“The governor’s proposals are likely to meet with approval by credit rating agencies, leaving Illinois…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: February 7, 2022

Volvo gains size but pays up IFR

Volvo gains size but pays up

While Volvo has also been prone to the production disruption from semiconductor shortages, with short-term…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: February 7, 2022

Illinois’ proposed budget draws positive words from rating agencies Bond Buyer

Illinois’ proposed budget draws positive words from rating agencies

“The reserve and pension action are modest in scope, but positive and symbolic of the…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: February 3, 2022

‎Compound Insights: What Higher Inflation Means for the Muni Market on Apple Podcasts News Feature

‎Compound Insights: What Higher Inflation Means for the Muni Market on Apple Podcasts

Listen on Apple Podcast: A conversation with Patrick Luby, CreditSights Inflation’s long run impact on…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: January 31, 2022

Investment-grade corporate bonds head for 5th worst monthly return on record MarketWatch

Investment-grade corporate bonds head for 5th worst monthly return on record

Investment-grade corporate bonds, the debt issued by many top S&P 500 SPX, +0.01% companies, were headed for a…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: January 31, 2022

Leveraged Buyouts Boom With $18 Billion Bet in Debt Markets BNN Bloomberg

Leveraged Buyouts Boom With $18 Billion Bet in Debt Markets

“We have been telling investors that 5% yield to worst for high yield was the…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: January 25, 2022

Shadowy China Firms Spend Billions on Land Shunned by Developers BNN Bloomberg

Shadowy China Firms Spend Billions on Land Shunned by Developers

For the stronger entities, the risks may be further out. Governments will likely maintain support…

Maria AcevedoArticle published date: January 25, 2022