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INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS
Insights & Analysis: Market participants must prepare for the unexpected, ESAs say
Despite a broadly positive environment, ongoing geopolitical developments and economic uncertainties mean that financial market participants should be more vigilant than ever, according to a recent report from the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs).
Collectively, the...
Euro credit primary market “extremely dynamic” in August: AXA IM
The Euro IG corporate index spread finished August 84bps over asw – higher than levels seen at the end of July. Euro credit is still feeling the hit of last month’s volatility spike, according...
ECB expected to cut rates this month
A rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB) is “fully expect” this September, according to DWS Group European economist Ulrike Kastens.
Kastens predicted a cut of 25 basis points in the deposit rate to...
Mandatory central clearing: More resilient treasury market expected
Mandatory central clearing is expected to make the market safer and more resilient. But there is a catch. The new regulations – set to come into effect 2025-2026 as set forth in the final...