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.
by Atlanti | Aug 9, 2023 | Analysis & Performance, Climate Bond, News
Market backdrop sentiment improved in June, particularly over the first half of the month following the US debt ceiling resolution. Spreads on EUR IG corporates were circa 8 bps tighter on the month to 162 bps. Away from the US debt ceiling story, the focus remained on central banks and inflation.