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High Yield Bond Research - August 2, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Aug 2, 2019 5:01:05 PM
THE US ADDED 164,000 JOBS IN JULY according to the Department of Labor , just below the expected figure of 165,000. The unemployment rate remained   unchanged at 3.7%.  Despite the report of steady job growth, stocks fell again today as investors   continue to focus on trade threats. The   10-Year Treasury note  fell   to 1.846%, its lowest yield in nearly 3 years.   S&P  -0.73%,   DOW  -0.37%,   NASDAQ  -1.32%.
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Topics: Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update

Investment Grade Bond Research - August 1, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Aug 1, 2019 5:08:45 PM

THE MARKETS ROSE THEN FELL SHARPLY TODAY after the White House announced an additional 10% Tariff on Chinese goods beginning next month. The news came after a 300 point rebound from Wednesday’s interest rate cut-related losses.The 10-Year US Treasury note fell 11.3 basis points. S&P -0.90%, DOW -1.05%, NASDAQ -0.79%

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Topics: High Yield, Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, Finance, Fixed Income, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update

High Yield Bond Research - August 1, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Aug 1, 2019 5:06:14 PM
THE MARKETS ROSE THEN FELL SHARPLY TODAY  after the White House announced an additional 10% Tariff on Chinese goods beginning next month. The news came after   a 300 point rebound  from   Wednesday’s  interest rate cut-related losses.The 10-Year US Treasury note fell   11.3 basis points.   S&P -0.90%,  DOW -1.05%,  NASDAQ  -0.79%
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Topics: Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update

Investment Grade Bond Research - July 31, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Aug 1, 2019 4:04:37 PM

US STOCKS FELL TODAY AFTER the Federal Reserve announced it will cut interest rates for the first time since 2008. According to Jerome Powell, the 25 basis point cut is a ‘mid-cycle adjustment’ and future cuts may not be necessary. He added that it will provide insurance against global economic risks and boost inflation. The 10-year note lost 4.2 basis points. S&P -1.09%, DOW -1.23%, NASDAQ -1.19%.

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Topics: High Yield, Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, Finance, Fixed Income, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update

High Yield Bond Research - July 31, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Aug 1, 2019 3:57:38 PM
US STOCKS FELL TODAY AFTER the Federal Reserve announced it will cut interest rates for   the first time since 2008. According to Jerome Powell, the   25 basis point cut  is a ‘mid-cycle adjustment’ and future cuts may not be necessary. He added that it will provide insurance against global economic risks and   boost inflation.   The 10-year note lost 4.2 basis points . S&P -1.09%,  DOW -1.23%,  NASDAQ  -1.19%
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Topics: Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update

Investment Grade Bond Research - July 12, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Jul 12, 2019 5:09:23 PM

THE YIELD GAP BETWEEN INVESTMENT GRADE and high yield corporate bonds is at its lowest since 2007. Just 60 basis points separate yields of the lowest-rated investment grade debt and the highest-rated high yield debt. As trends among corporate and government debt continue to point to economic downturn, many investors are selling riskier junk bonds. S&P +0.46%, DOW +0.90, NASDAQ +0.59%

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Topics: High Yield, Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, Finance, Fixed Income, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update

High Yield Bond Research - July 12, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Jul 12, 2019 5:06:27 PM
THE YIELD GAP BETWEEN INVESTMENT GRADE  and high yield corporate bonds is at its   lowest since 2007. Just   60 basis points separate yields of the lowest-rated investment grade debt and the highest-rated high yield debt. As trends among corporate and government debt continue to point to economic downturn, many investors are   selling riskier junk bonds.   S&P  +0.46%,  DOW +0.90,   NASDAQ  +0.59%
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Topics: Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update

Investment Grade Bond Research - July 8, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Jul 8, 2019 5:12:35 PM

U.S. STOCKS FELL TODAY, but all three major indices remain near record highs. Despite news of above-expected job growth in June, many investors anticipate an interest-rate cut at the end of the month, driving stock prices up. 10-Year Treasury yields fell 1.5 basis points as global investors continue to move into U.S. Government Bonds. S&P -0.48%, DOW -0.43%, NASDAQ -0.78%

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Topics: High Yield, Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, Finance, Fixed Income, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update

High Yield Bond Research - July 8, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Jul 8, 2019 5:09:47 PM
U.S. STOCKS FELL TODAY, but all three major indices  remain near record highs. Despite news of above-expected job growth in June, many investors anticipate an interest-rate cut at the end of the month , driving stock prices up. 10-Year Treasury yields   fell 1.5 basis points  as global investors continue to move into U.S. Government Bonds. S&P -0.48%, DOW -0.43%, NASDAQ -0.78%.
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Topics: Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update

Investment Grade Bond Research - July 5, 2019

Posted by Andrew Robartes on Jul 5, 2019 5:15:00 PM

THE U.S. ADDED 224,000 JOBS in June according the Department of Labor, surpassing the expected gain of 170,000. News of the report has eased economic worry and will likely affect the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates this month. As of now, some analysts predict a cut will happen later this year while others maintain there will be a 25-basis point cut at the end of the month. S&P -0.18%, DOW -0.16%, NASDAQ -0.10%.

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Topics: High Yield, Investment Grade, Loans, Analytics, bonds, junk bonds, bond market, market analytics, New Issues, Finance, Fixed Income, News, Syndicated Bonds, syndicated, research, market update


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