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An Appetite for Junk
Risk

An Appetite for Junk

Companies have taken advantage of investors’ growing willingness to buy speculative bonds.
By Economist Staff | October 21, 2013
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Corporate Bond Selloff May Be Overblown
The Economy

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
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Europe: Good Days, Bad Days
Credit

Europe: Good Days, Bad Days

Investment-grade debt issuers take advantage of optimism over a second Greek bailout.
By Vincent Ryan | April 15, 2012
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Junk Isn’t
Risk

Junk Isn’t

Spreads are down and investor interest is up.
By Vincent Ryan | March 1, 2012
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Bond Market Celebrates Greek Revival
Credit

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
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Junk Lives! High-Yield Bonds Open 2012 Strong
Risk

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
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