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Corporate Cash Finally Finds Some Yield

Cash Management

Corporate Cash Finally Finds Some Yield

Balance sheet cash can earn income while the Fed is still hiking interest rates.

By Vincent Ryan | October 11, 2022

10-Year Treasury Yield Drops to Five-Month Low

Credit & Capital

10-Year Treasury Yield Drops to Five-Month Low

“This is likely a shift in market narrative: away from inflation concerns to concerns about the sustainability of growth momentum."

By Matthew Heller | July 8, 2021

10-Year Treasury Hits Record Low on Virus Fears

Credit & Capital

10-Year Treasury Hits Record Low on Virus Fears

“You can’t rule out the 10-year going to 50 basis points. It’s just around the corner now."

By Matthew Heller | March 6, 2020

Will Tech Preserve the Cheap Cost of Capital?

Will Tech Preserve the Cheap Cost of Capital?

On the contrary, those who say technological advances will help keep bond yields low are off-base, a top analyst claims.

By David McCann | December 14, 2017

U.S. Treasury Yields Signal Economic Fears

U.S. Treasury Yields Signal Economic Fears

The benchmark 10-year note hits a record low as investors seek a safe haven amid post-Brexit uncertainty over the global economy.

By Matthew Heller | July 7, 2016

Did You Miss the Boat?

Did You Miss the Boat?

The bond market boom is over for issuers, right? Not if a company considers the real cost of financing.

By Jesse Fogarty | July 18, 2013

Corporate Bond Selloff May Be Overblown

Corporate Bond Selloff May Be Overblown

Institutional investor appetite for corporate credit will bounce back, says one asset manager, leading spreads to tighten some once again.

By Vincent Ryan | July 10, 2013

Fed’s Hint at Imminent Tapering Jolts Junk Bonds

Fed’s Hint at Imminent Tapering Jolts Junk Bonds

High-yield corporate bonds fall in value as investors contemplate the end of bond-market stimulus by the Federal Reserve.

By Vincent Ryan | June 24, 2013

Risks Rising in the Corporate Bond Market

Risk Management

Risks Rising in the Corporate Bond Market

Default rates are still historically low. But investors and credit-rating agencies are watchful of how companies are deploying the proceeds from debt.

By Vincent Ryan | January 25, 2013

Europe: Good Days, Bad Days

Europe: Good Days, Bad Days

Investment-grade debt issuers take advantage of optimism over a second Greek bailout.

By Vincent Ryan | April 15, 2012

Junk Isn’t

Spreads are down and investor interest is up.

By Vincent Ryan | March 1, 2012

Bond Market Celebrates Greek Revival

Bond Market Celebrates Greek Revival

Investment-grade issuers in the U.S. are taking advantage of renewed optimism about solutions to a near-term default by Greece.

By Vincent Ryan | February 23, 2012

Junk Lives! High-Yield Bonds Open 2012 Strong

Junk Lives! High-Yield Bonds Open 2012 Strong

Spreads have come back to earth for issuers, as investor appetite for the asset class returns.

By Vincent Ryan | February 10, 2012