by Atlanti | Nov 11, 2024 | Analysis & Performance, Climate Bond, News
Sentiment was stronger in October, as spreads on EUR investment grade (IG) corporates tightened by 12 basis points (bps) to 104 bps. Spreads were well supported over the month, on a combination of robust macro data from the US and EU, the European Central Bank (ECB) delivering a 25 bps rate cut as expected and very strong technicals.
by Atlanti | Oct 5, 2024 | Analysis & Performance, Climate Bond, News
Credit spreads on EUR investment grade (IG) corporates were broadly unchanged in September at 116 basis points (bps).
by Atlanti | Feb 8, 2024 | Analysis & Performance, Climate Bond, News
Credit markets ended the month in the green, with spreads on eurozone (EUR) investment grade (IG) corporates tightened by 8 bps to 129 bps. Markets have remained fairly complacent in the face of mixed macro data and hawkish narrative from central banks, focusing on disinflationary trends and a soft landing scenario.
by wp-admin | Oct 10, 2023 | Analysis & Performance, Climate Bond, News
Sentiment was somewhat weaker in August, with spreads on EUR investment grade (IG) corporates 8 bps wider on the month to 155 bps. Rates volatility weighed on IG spreads, as the 10-year German bund yield peaked at 2.71% in mid-August and then ended the month lower at 2.47%. Inflation and central banks remain in focus – as inflation continues to slow but remains too high for central banks.
by wp-admin | Aug 29, 2023 | Analysis & Performance, Climate Bond, News
Sentiment remained strong in July, as the theme of disinflation coupled with a soft landing made a
comeback. Spreads on EUR IG corporates were c15 bps tighter on the month to 147 bps. EUR IG corporate total returns were positive on the month (1.05%) as tighter spreads were partially offset by higher rates.