ECB steers clear of fallen angels for now

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ECB steers clear of fallen angels for now

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The European Central Bank disappointed corporate bond markets on Thursday, as expectations had been running high for an extension of its purchase programme to include "fallen angel" companies that held investment grade ratings before the coronavirus crisis hit. But the €600bn boost to its overall asset purchases may hold spreads in.

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