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INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS
Insights & Analysis: UBS: Opportunity to “lock in rates higher” ahead of cuts
Fed governors appear to be leaning into a more dovish approach ahead of expected rate cuts this September, UBS observed in a research note, predicting a total 100 basis point (bps) cut over the...
ORIGINATION
Origination: Lockheed Martin issues US$2bn after major Q2 earnings hit
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has issued US$2 billion in senior unsecured notes.
The issuance follows a 79% year-on-year loss for the second quarter of 2025, with the company reporting US$342 million in net earnings. Missing...
INVESTOR DEMAND
Investor demand: French no-confidence vote sharpens pressure on OAT-Bund spread
French Prime Minister François Bayrou’s call for a no confidence vote was scheduled for the 8 September late on Monday 25 August. Aiming to support its government and austerity budget, the announcement has resulted...
RULES & RATINGS
Rules & Ratings: Delta gets a positive outlook upgrade at Fitch
Fitch Ratings has revised Delta Art Lines’ credit rating outlook from stable to positive, and affirmed its BBB- long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR).
This change is the result of the company’s gross debt reduction of...
THE BOOK
The Book: Equity-linked note issuance on the rise in APAC
Convertible and exchangeable bond issuance in APAC is on track for a record-breaking year, Citi has noted.
Convertible bonds allow holders to convert their bond into shares of the issuer. Exchangeable bonds can be exchanged...
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