◆ Low concessions paid in the first part of the week ◆ Market tone worsens after US downgrade and rates volatility ◆ Wells Fargo chooses quick return for opco funding
◆ Improved funding in dollars for European banks ◆ The two issuers have been heavier users of euro and sterling markets this year ◆ Where is best to print in dollars for others eyeing the market?
◆ Senior holdco deal one of largest order books of the year ◆ Only 10bp-15bp of concession needed to seal €1.25bn deal ◆ Despite the strong outcome, further supply is not a given
◆ Lloyds and Santander launch Yankees ◆ Better execution in the dollar market than raising euros or sterling, says Lloyds Treasury ◆ Dollar investors supporting foreign issuers, including capital trades
