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 impact does the trade tension between the United States and China have on market sentiment?

Why is the benchmark 10 Year U.S. Treasury bill's recent performance significant?