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Corporate Bond Issues Fall More Than 25% Through Q2: Weekly Stat
Capital Markets

Corporate Bond Issues Fall More Than 25% Through Q2: Weekly Stat

With liquidity still ample and fewer maturities looming, companies are not rushing to tap the pricier market for credit.
By Vincent Ryan | August 10, 2022
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Moody’s Sees Doubling in Energy Firm Defaults
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Moody’s Sees Doubling in Energy Firm Defaults

The fall in oil prices is expected to fuel an increase in the oil and gas default rate from 2.7% to 7.4% by March 2016.
By Matthew Heller | May 21, 2015
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Corporate Bond Recoveries Lagging
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Corporate Bond Recoveries Lagging

Recoveries by corporate bond investors usually increase after a peak in the default cycle. This time that isn't the case, says Moody's.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 30, 2015
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Two-Thirds of Leveraged Issues Lack Lender Protections
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Two-Thirds of Leveraged Issues Lack Lender Protections

Most new leveraged loans are covenant-lite and carry ratings well-below investment grade from Standard & Poor's.
By Iris Dorbian | July 14, 2014
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