AGL Credit completes 10 CLOs at historically tight AAAs
Industry diversification and strong borrower financials bode well for CLO prospects in uncertain times.
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Bond traders’ rate-cut optimism flattened by Powell tough talk
Powell said as policymakers look for more clarity on tariff policies, the risks of higher inflation and unemployment have increased due to President Donald Trump's sweeping levies.
Treasuries slide as Trump pushes investors toward riskier assets
The declines on Thursday pushed two- to 10-year yields higher by at least 10 basis points on the day after President Donald Trump urged people to buy stocks based on the latest trade developments.
Stocks rise amid U.S.-China hopes in Fed countdown: markets wrap
With the central bank expected to keep its benchmark rate steady at 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, traders will be scrutinizing comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Hedge fund association in talks to aid pooling of European defense loans
The goal is to address an existing "bottleneck" in financing for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defense industry.
Bond traders swing to Powell’s side as Trump calls for rate cuts
The pace of hiring drove traders to dial back rate-cut bets that had steadily mounted as Trump's trade war unleashed havoc in financial markets and sowed fears of a US recession.
Foreign Funds sour on U.S. corporate bonds as Trump sows chaos
The selling comes after overseas investors made record purchases of US corporate debt in 2024. Official data shows the demand slowing in February.
Deutsche Bank debt trading hits record on market volatility
Fixed-income trading was hit in the first two weeks of April and only returned to a "healthy" performance after that, the CFO said.
Treasury market’s ‘new world order’ brings fear of long bond
As President Donald Trump approaches his 100th day in office, he has generated a growing list of unknowns, forcing traders to focus on a broad array of issues beyond just the likely path of interest rates.
Newrez sees growth opportunity from Rocket-Mr. Cooper merger
The lender's parent also said it is actively in preparation to move forward on plans to unlock equity value in 2025, with a Newrez spinoff among its options.
U.S. bonds rally as Fed’s Hammack revives odds of a June rate cut
It marked another day of gains in the $29 trillion Treasury market, which has swung throughout April on President Donald Trump's evolving trade policies and uncertainty about the Fed's path.
Traders view Treasury auctions as litmus test for foreign buyers
Scrutiny will be particularly strong on the results of the $70 billion five-year auction on Wednesday because over 60% of foreigners' holdings are concentrated at that maturity or less.
Invesco, Barings to offer private credit to everyday investors
The partnership is intended to combine the fixed-income abilities of MassMutual subsidiary Barings with Invesco's distribution network across U.S. wealth markets.
Threat to U.S. exceptionalism spurs rush for EM local bonds
The outperformance of local-currency debt has led to an unusual situation where the historically riskier bonds are trading at lower yields than those denominated in the dollar — traditionally the world's main haven asset.
Oak Hill Advisors: CLO markets are orderly despite price discovery challenges
Investing across the credit spectrum for more than three decades, through multiple credit cycles and disruptive market events, has given OHA unique insight, particularly in volatile periods.
U.S. bond traders seek cues from Powell on next move after rout
US bonds have been whipsawed this month as President Donald Trump's move to impose global tariffs raised threats to the economy, undermining Treasuries' reputation as the world's safest asset.
Bond rebound relieves markets dazed by week of trade turmoil
The rebound in bonds eased concerns that built last week, when a steady rise in yields threatened to deal the US economy another hit by pushing up the cost of all kinds of loans.
Bessent says Treasury has big toolkit if needed for bonds
Bessent reiterated his interpretation of the decline being mainly a product of deleveraging, saying he had no evidence that sovereigns were behind the drop.
Treasuries are trading like risky assets in warning to Trump
Investor confidence in US bonds can no longer be taken for granted — not after a years-long borrowing binge, not with a president hell-bent on rewriting the rules at home and abroad and antagonizing many of the country's biggest creditors.
Tariff twist boosts mortgage stocks, interest rates still up
Pres. Trump's decision to pause most of the tariffs has sparked a rally in the stock market, but the 10-year yield, while off of its peak, remains higher.
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