Total amount of speculative-rated debt in the U.S. has declined in recent years.

Charter pulled planned $1.5B issue, citing market conditions.

Charter pulled planned $1.5B issue, citing market conditions.

The average fee for underwriting investment-grade U.S. debt has already fallen in recent years.

The average fee for underwriting investment-grade U.S. debt has already fallen in recent years.

Analysts seem surprised by the pace and scope of late payments and losses.

Analysts seem surprised by the pace and scope of late payments and losses.

Corporate bond sales surge amid expectations Trump's tax plan will eliminate deductibility of interest payments.