Asian Dollar Bond Sales Slump

The video discusses the market outlook for Asia, highlighting expected bond sales and the challenges faced by lower-rated corporate credits. It identifies three main reasons for market pessimism: ongoing market volatility, US-China trade tensions, and rising US Treasury yields. The first quarter of 2019 is crucial for Chinese issuers due to new funding plans and maturing debts, but weak market sentiment poses significant challenges.

What is the expected bond sales range for the Asia ex Japan region in the fourth quarter?

• 65 to 50 billion

• 75 to 60 billion

• 85 to 70 billion

• 95 to 80 billion

Which financial institution is mentioned as expecting a challenging year for lower-rated corporate credits?

• Credit Suisse

• Deutsche Bank

• Goldman Sachs

• Morgan Stanley

What is one of the main reasons for the pessimistic market sentiment?

• Rising oil prices

• Political uncertainties

• Decreasing inflation rates

• Stable currency exchange rates

How does the trade tension between the US and China affect the market?

• It has no effect on the market

• It weakens market sentiment

• It stabilizes market prices

• It boosts market confidence

Why is the first quarter crucial for Chinese issuers?

• It is the end of the fiscal year

• It sets the tone for the rest of the year

• It is when most debts are cleared

• It is the least volatile period