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Corporate bonds
Corporate bonds are in demand amid optimism and declining yields
by
Justin Ho
Jan 30, 2024
Many investors see big companies as healthy and want to get into the market before the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.
Corporate debt is getting more expensive. That's not necessarily a problem.
by
Justin Ho
Oct 27, 2023
Both government and corporate bond yields have been climbing. For many companies, though, higher revenue more than covers the cost.
Corporate bond yields have been rising, too
by
Justin Ho
Mar 23, 2021
Bond investors are demanding higher corporate bond yields. That's a good sign about where the economy's headed this year.
Lapse in Fed lending programs could cost companies hurt by COVID
Nov 23, 2020
Companies hurt by the pandemic could end up paying investors a full percentage point more in interest to buy their bonds.
After a 3-month borrowing spree, corporations put the brakes on more debt
by
Justin Ho
Jul 6, 2020
Some borrow less because they're optimistic, some because they're pessimistic and some because they're cautious.
The Fed starts buying corporate bonds
Jun 16, 2020
The Federal Reserve is buying a broad cross-section of bonds to make sure firms have the money they need to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
What are ETFs and why is the Fed pouring billions into them?
May 12, 2020
The Federal Reserve is prepared to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in corporate bond ETFs to support businesses, and make it possible for these businesses to borrow during the Coronavirus downturn.
For public good, not for profit.
Bank earnings skid on edgy markets
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Justin Ho
Jan 15, 2019
JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup are reporting weaker than expected earnings this week. Market volatility may have contributed to this as clients shy away from trading, which is a big part of banks’ business these days. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.