United States
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US FIG issuance spikes above $90bn ahead of expected Fed rate cut -
Loan market tranquil but outlook is not pretty
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Banks see opportunities in supporting direct lenders' ESG loan initiatives
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◆ Engie electrifies orderbook ◆ Deal lands flat to or a touch wide of fair value ◆ Frontloaded issuance forecast for next week
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Big deals offer a chunky margin to fee starved lenders
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Multi-year high August volumes raise questions for next month's issuance
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Diverse deals hit US market as investors look for yield pick-up across issuer types and formats
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Insurance firms and less frequent borrowers dominate issuance
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Internationally focussed borrowers could fare better under higher tariff regime
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Activity brewing suggests loan deal making will pick up later this year
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Concentrated pre-Fed funding drives July FIG issuance in the US to over $50bn
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Strong corporate demand bodes well for the rest of the credit market
