Tag: Corporate bond

Energy PolicyPersonal Finance

IMF Warns on US Debt, Turkey’s Anti-Corruption Drive Raises Concerns

The International Monetary Fund has issued stark warnings about US debt levels while Turkey’s anti-corruption drive raises concerns about ulterior motives. Meanwhile, risky corporate bonds are losing appeal among major investors as economic uncertainty persists.

Global Economic Warnings Intensify as IMF Sounds Alarm on US Debt

The International Monetary Fund has reportedly issued one of its strongest warnings yet about the United States’ growing debt crisis, with analysts suggesting the situation could have worldwide implications. According to reports from the IMF’s fall meetings, the organization expressed serious concerns about the US debt-to-GDP ratio, which they project could reach 143% by the end of the decade, surpassing previous records.

by Darren Holt
Economy and TradingPersonal Finance

Major Investors Retreat from Risky Corporate Bonds as Rally Fades

Leading asset managers including BlackRock and Fidelity International are reportedly reducing exposure to riskier corporate debt as credit spreads approach post-crisis lows. Analysts suggest the market may be pricing in an overly optimistic economic scenario despite rising trade tensions.

Institutional Investors Shift to Safer Assets

Major financial institutions are reportedly scaling back their positions in riskier corporate bonds following an extended market rally, according to recent industry analysis. Asset management firms including BlackRock, M&G, and Fidelity International have reportedly begun shifting portfolios toward safer corporate or government debt amid concerns that current credit spreads offer insufficient compensation for risk.

by Darren Holt