Charts that matter: Catalonia to tech

What does the declining quality of covenants for US high yield bonds indicate?

• A strengthening credit cycle

• An aging credit cycle

• A decrease in investor interest

• An increase in bond yields

How did Catalonia's independence vote affect its bond yields?

• Bond yields were unaffected

• Bond yields decreased significantly

• Bond yields soared

• Bond yields remained stable

What has contributed to the recent demand for energy stocks?

• A decline in oil prices

• A rise in oil prices

• A decrease in tech stock performance

• An increase in tech stock performance

What is putting pressure on corporate America to deliver strong earnings?

• A decrease in consumer spending

• An increase in government regulations

• The growth in operating profits lagging behind the market

• A decline in stock market values

How might the proposed tax reforms impact the corporate bond market?

• Have no impact on the bond market

• Decrease the need to sell bonds

• Lead to higher bond yields

• Increase the need to sell bonds