por Teresa Gomez | Nov 8, 2023 | Noticias
New AT1 Bond issue from UBS since Credit Suisse collapse 📌 The much-anticipated AT1 bonds will be sold by UBS and it will be the first time since CS’ write-down of about USD 17 billion debt. According to a person informed about the deal, there should be two tranches... 
por Teresa Gomez | Nov 2, 2023 | Noticias
Is the Fed done with hikes? 📌 On Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted that the central bank might be done with its ultra-aggressive tightening policy as it kept rates stable in the range of 5.25%-5.50% for two meetings in a row. He also stated that slowing down... 
por Teresa Gomez | Oct 27, 2023 | Noticias
Update on ECB monetary policy 📍 As expected, on Thursday, the ECB left interest rates on hold for the first time since June 2022 regardless of its view about a long-lasting high inflation environment. According to Lagarde, further hikes were not discussed during the... 
por Teresa Gomez | Oct 20, 2023 | Noticias
Lower economic growth IS needed to reduce inflation – Despite recent signs of decreasing inflation, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated on Thursday that the central bank will remain «resolute» in its commitment to its 2% target. Powell avoided... 
por Teresa Gomez | Oct 5, 2023 | Noticias
Soft landing at risk with high long-term interest rates 📍 The Federal Reserve may be jeopardizing the economy’s hoped-for soft landing by tolerating a rise in long-term interest rates to levels not seen since 2007. The jump raises the risk of a financial... 
por Teresa Gomez | Sep 29, 2023 | Noticias
IG Corps turn to Convertible Bonds to lower financing costs 📍 A market that was generally intended for companies with below-investment-grade ratings is now also opening up to IG issuers. It is the case for convertible bonds, that can be exchanged with common stocks of...
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