Supply Follows Demand in High-Yield Bond Market

Supply Follows Demand in High-Yield Bond Market

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The video discusses the current trends in the high yield bond market, highlighting a rise in bond sales to the highest level in three years, despite being below 2014-2015 levels. It notes that June 2019 was particularly busy, driven by low borrowing costs for companies. From an investor's perspective, the high yield bond market has seen the best returns since 2009, with both high yield and investment grade bonds showing significant gains. The resurgence in this asset class is notable, though some investors remain cautious.

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What trend is observed in the US high yield bond sales in the second quarter of 2019?

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What significant change occurred in June 2019 regarding high yield bond sales?

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How do current borrowing costs for high yield companies compare to those in early 2018?

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What has been the performance of the high yield bond market since 2009?

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What are the implications of the resurgence in the high yield bond market for investors?

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