VW skids in bumpy ride for German credit

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VW skids in bumpy ride for German credit

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The Volkswagen logo shines at the Volkswagen plant in the light tunnel for the final inspection in Wolfsburg, Germany, 25 February 2013. Photo: Jochen Lübke | Jochen Lübke/DPA/Press Association Images

German corporate credit, generally regarded as a safe bet, has had a torrid time of late. Last week we looked at how the costs of transitioning from nuclear to clean energy had inflicted damage on German utilities and sent credit spreads spiralling wider. This week it was the turn of the automotive industry, and Germany’s largest car producer: Volkswagen.

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