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Weak or half-hearted response to Greenland threats will leave markets crumbling
Over the last week the US president has pushed to make homes and consumer credit more affordable but these policies risk unintended consequences
Issuance volumes may be high but demand is even higher. Credit issuers in particular should take full advantage
Hounding the Fed does not make the US bond market more attractive
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The sell-off in Italy’s equity and debt markets in the lead-up to the creation of a new Italian government shows that investors are nervy about the euroscepticism of its new law makers, but Europe also has a part to play in ensuring that markets don't end up in straits such as the sovereign debt crisis of 2009-12. -
Green financing has taken root in the syndicated loan market, with structures that reward a borrower with cheaper margins if it manages to hit sustainability targets. These should be applauded: they could have a far greater environmental impact than the use of proceeds technique used for green bonds.
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Want to understand Brexit and the future of UK financial regulation? Don’t look to government — the Treasury Select Committee has more power than ever before.
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It’s hard not to feel sympathy for Italian president Sergio Mattarella, who felt obliged to reject the Five Star Movement and Northern League nominee for financial minister to assuage investor concerns, but the decision will likely strengthen Italy’s radical political forces.
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Turkey’s Central Bank is fighting a losing battle, after its latest bid to protect its currency failed to prompt the support from investors that it hoped for. The move brought the CBRT closer into line with international standards, but could soon be irrelevant after elections on June 24.
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The violent moves in Italy’s curve since its president blocked the formation of a populist government may well be a sign of things to come, as government bond markets adjust to the post-crisis world of dwindling bank balance sheet support — and no central bank help.
