Issues

Bukele 'dares investors not to believe him' with eye-watering yield and step-up coupon linked to IMF programme

Convincing banks to print is the barrier to issuance

Oil firm secures biggest deal of the week as inflation data disappoints

Draft strategy document for 2024-29 downplays green transition, emphasises defence

Order books shrink when issuers tighten pricing as investor expectations of rate cuts shift

◆ Japanese lender moves first in dollars before CPI roils rate cut expectations ◆ Conditions stabilise by Thursday as Jefferies brings its largest bond ◆ New supply to follow April 12 bank earnings

Pricing from swap curve has taken a firm hold in 2024

Prisa’s bonds mandatorily convertible into shares were fully subscribed

Issuer passes 70% funding mark after upsizing in social format for the first time

Handful of covered and unsecured deals could arrive early next week

Issuer intends to focus on conventional dollar bonds but euros and green deals are also possible

Shorter, busier issuance windows make credit updates essential, say issuers, bankers and investors