CDS notional continues decline by 27%

Overall credit default swap notional that was reported to swap data repositories last week decreased by 27% from the previous week, according to data from the International Swaps and Derivatives Association. This follows a decrease of 30% from the week prior. Overall interest rates derivatives trading that was reported, also declined by 13%.
ISDA reported that there was a 33% decrease in the notional cleared for CDS and 41% less executed on swap execution facilities, compared with the previous week. Rates also saw a decrease, with 18% less volume cleared, and 21% less executed on SEFs last week.
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