European Primary Issuances Will Continue to Be Strong: Credit Suisse Securities

The video discusses the bond market outlook for 2020, focusing on the European Central Bank's (ECB) potential increase in corporate bond purchases. It highlights how economic performance could influence these purchases and examines primary issuance trends in the Eurozone. The video also explores the impact of policy actions on market growth and the role of capital markets policy in the Eurozone.

What is the ECB likely to do if economic growth underperforms?

• Maintain current purchase levels

• Decrease asset purchases

• Increase corporate bond purchases

• Increase government bond purchases

How might the ECB's increased asset purchases affect the investment-grade market in Europe?

• It will have no impact on the market

• It will allow the ECB to acquire a significant portion of new issuances

• It will lead to a decrease in corporate bond prices

• It will decrease the issuance of new bonds

What was one of the original reasons for the creation of the euro?

• To eliminate all national currencies

• To re-denominate capital flows through Europe

• To increase tourism in Europe

• To reduce inflation across Europe

What trend was observed in reverse Yankee issuance in 2019?

• It was unaffected by tax changes

• It remained stable

• It slowed down

• It increased significantly

What is the expected impact of the ECB's policies on domestic issuers?

• They will be excluded from the market

• They will have more room in the market

• They will face more competition

• They will see no change