Why Frontier Bonds Are Leading High-Yield Market Declines

Why Frontier Bonds Are Leading High-Yield Market Declines

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The video discusses the decline in the high yield market, focusing on Frontier Communications, a major issuer with significant debt. The company announced it would not hold a Q&A session during its earnings call, causing its bonds to drop. Investors, including Elliot Management and Apollo, are concerned about the company's ability to repay its debt, with credit swaps indicating a high default risk. The video highlights the increasing borrowing costs for companies unable to demonstrate repayment capability, emphasizing the challenges in the high yield debt market.

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What does the yield on triple C rated bonds indicate about the current high yield bond market?

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In what ways does Frontier Communications' situation reflect broader trends in the high yield bond market?

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