Trading in Mexico as it teeters on edge of investment grade rating
Mexico has faced a sharp deterioration in its sovereign credit standing within the space of just two weeks in May 2026, with two major...
Defaults creep higher in leveraged credit markets
Credit markets are navigating one of their most challenging environments in years, with default rates climbing across both public and private debt. The consequences...
Ratings & Analysis: S&P says non-bank/bank nexus is top systemic risk
A new report by S&P Global has highlighted the systemic risks now posed to the financial markets at the point where bank and non-bank...
Credit traders get prepped for vol opportunities in 2026
Corporate bond traders should be well-prepared for sudden shocks in 2026, by broadening their access to solid pre-trade information, low-friction paths to liquidity and...
Dealogic: DCM deals in 2025 up 18% on five-year average
The preliminary view of 2025 capital markets deals, published by Dealogic, has found that global DCM volume delivered a total of US$9.5 trillion, 19%...
Ratings and Analysis: Is the life insurance the wobbly leg of finance?
US life insurer, Brighthouse Financial, was downgraded by ratings agency Fitch on Monday, following the announcement it was to be acquired by private investment...
Credit is climbing, but unevenly
Analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence charts the rise of credit markets over the past year, and finds index levels are by 10-15% of...
Rules & Ratings: S&P warns on forecast uncertainty
S&P Global Ratings has said it believes a high degree of unpredictability exists around policy implementation by the US administration and possible responses regarding...
Mexican bond markets: Keep your friends close
Sitting next to the US in the current trade war meant that Mexico avoided the highest bracket of US tariffs, thanks to its existing...
Rules & Ratings: Understanding gaps between credit risk data and credit ratings
While credit ratings underline investor confidence and evaluation of debt products, credit risk data can potentially offer a more nuanced source of information for...
