I recently wrote about how Treasuries have come to represent a larger share of the US bond market, prompted by heavy US government debt issuance. Only as an aside did I mention that corporate debt has ...

In recent months, credit spreads have narrowed to levels not seen since before the global financial crisis. These shifts signal a robust stock market and valuations above historical averages—a dual ...

The direct lending market has experienced dramatic growth and become a vital and growing part of institutional investors’ portfolios, offering potentially attractive risk-adjusted returns with higher ...

The size and direction of the risk premium signify secular shifts in capital markets returns and asset-allocation decisions. Author: Aye Soe and Chris Farran, CME Group AT A GLANCE: • Risk premiums ...

The global financial crisis of 2008-09 led to tightening of capital standards for banks. That, in turn, led to loans to small- and middle-market companies becoming unattractive to banks, shutting out ...

Market volatility refers to rapid and significant price changes, which can cause anxiety for investors but also create opportunities for growth. Learning how to manage volatility and adjusting your ...

A relatively new and growing form of lending in Europe is enabling banks to reduce costs, get around provisioning requirements and potentially boost returns by classifying certain debts as lower risk ...