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...
Why high yield dealer relationships are (potentially) more valuable
It is no surprise that trading costs are higher in high yield (HY) markets, but data from MarketAxess TraX, which measure activity across bond...
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...
Investor Demand: “There is no war on”
ING's senior debt capital markets leaders share their outlook on issuance conditions, investor appetite, and what borrowers need to do to succeed in a...
Barclays argues lower capital costs on gilts supports UK borrowing
Barclays has published a report making the case for lowering capital costs to hold UK government debt, in order to lower the costs fo...
Trading Intentions Survey: Data and protocol innovation are the battlegrounds for credit trading
The 2026 Trading Intentions Survey has found that data is the most hotly-contested field in supporting corporate bond trading today, while analysis of trading...
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Credit under pressure: What gives?
If interest rates go up, economic growth becomes strained and business conditions worsen, stress on the corporate bond and private credit markets will increase....
Beating increased trading costs in the 2-year Treasury
Two-year Treasury volatility has jumped in March, as yields rose rapidly, reflecting weakening confidence in future rate cuts being made by the US Federal...
Iran war: Conflicted liquidity in credit
The attacks on Iran and its responses over the past week have injected a sharp dose of geopolitical risk into global markets, and the...
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...
