Banks seize liquidity but fear brief calm is just eye of storm
The issuance valves were wrenched open this week and a flood of covered bonds and senior FIG paper was released on to a thirsty market. But, far from signifying that the worst is over, this surge — after weeks of inactivity — suggests that borrowers fear conditions will deteriorate further.
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