Corporate Borrowing & Debt

The average yield in the U.S. investment-grade and high-yield bond markets fell following the Fed's move, making borrowing more attractive for issuers.

Borrowing costs have become compelling, as markets are already pricing in expectations for reduced interest rates. And several external factors could reverse that trend.

Twenty-nine companies tapped the bond market today, the busiest single day ever for the market by number of issuers.

The politicization of ESG debt has eroded the price advantage that issuers enjoyed during the ESG market's boom years.

Demand from pension funds, which control more than $3 trillion, is at least one reason why valuations for U.S. corporate bonds are so high now.

U.S. companies are finding it cheaper to borrow from the investment-grade market, buoyed by a wave of ratings upgrades, faster earnings growth, and…

Sustainable bonds are expected to post record issuance this year, propelled by borrowers seeking cash to fund energy-transition plans.

"If you've got a big financing to do in 2024, conditions feel very strong right now, so then why not try to get that done."