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New issue supply is set to climb higher this week following a temporary period of suppressed issuance driven by mounting investor concerns surrounding inflation and economic activity. As markets adjust to a rising rate environment, participants are planning for further action on behalf of the Fed, with the majority of forecasts calling for a 50

Primary activity will remain muted this week ahead of the two-day FOMC meeting set to begin on Tuesday, prompting issuers to remain on the sideline ahead of further guidance surrounding monetary policy. As new issue volumes trend lower, market participants continue to analyze evolving technicals given the uptick in volatility and corresponding climb in yields

Primary market activities are set to remain restrained as volatility reverberates throughout equities and fixed income asset classes, triggering recession fears among participants globally. Last week’s FOMC meeting resulted in a widely anticipated 50 basis point rate hike which marked the largest rate adjustment since the early 2000s. Further action on behalf of the Fed

New issue activity will remain steady as market participants navigate evolving economic data coupled with rising interest rates. Inflation across the nation continues to climb, outlined by last week’s CPI report which posted +8.3% for the month of April, marking the highest inflation level since the early 1980’s. The pace of inflation continues to hinder

New issue activity will remain quiet over the Holiday-shortened week as participants battle large fluctuations in yields coupled with lackluster supply levels relative to years prior. As investors navigate a complex landscape, economic stability and growth remains a focal point among public and private sector participants seeking to address financing needs. Government-led initiatives to foster

Primary supply is slated to upsize this week relative to last week’s holiday-shortened calendar as state and local governments nationwide assess financing objectives. Evolving economic developments have translated to sudden and unpredictable swings in rate activity, fueling higher levels of volatility and investment apprehension among investors. Last week’s national unemployment rate settled around 3.6% with

New issue activity will remain muted over the course of the week ahead of a widely anticipated FOMC meeting. Macro market volatility has caused great pain throughout asset classes, following yesterday’s record plunge in equities drawing concerns over an imminent financial crisis. Soaring oil prices, a stronger dollar and a rapidly climbing 10YR treasury have

Primary issuance is slated to increase over the course of the Holiday-shortened week, as buyers face fluctuating supply levels given the overarching volatility in the market. Issuers nationwide continue to face economic pressures as inflation levels surge to all-time highs and operating budgets evolve to match the pace of expanding costs. Government-led monetary and fiscal

New issue volume is expected to rise over the course of the week as state and local governments address financing needs ahead of the third quarter. Despite this week’s return to palatable supply levels, severe volatility throughout the recent quarter constricted primary offerings as issuers evaluated market conditions. As issuers adjust to a rising rate

Primary supply will remain quiet following the July 4th Holiday weekend, with several negotiated transactions driving the majority of this week’s calendar. Institutional and retail investors have faced greater fluctuations in weekly volume figures given the sharp movements in rates coupled with evolving economic data. Participants are carefully monitoring seasonal market technicals as issuer pricing

New issue supply is slated to rise sharply this week, with the majority of negotiated volume flowing from the state of Massachusetts. Boosted issuance over the week signifies a higher degree of confidence among issuers and underwriters seeking to price new issue offerings across a turbulent primary landscape. Retail and institutional investors continue to cautiously

Primary supply is slated to remain modest this week, with the majority of new issue supply flowing from Texas education bonds. Lackluster volume to kick off August highlights a persistent slowdown in state and local government debt issuance following July’s performance which fell significantly below 2021 figures despite summer redemptions. Greater apprehension on behalf of

Primary supply is positioned to expand over the course of the week, with the majority of new issue proceeds designated towards infrastructure projects. Waning issuance over the course of Q3 generally stems from greater macro market volatility, driving a substantial amount of issuers to the sideline. Last week’s trading session reaffirmed market-wide sensitivity towards economic

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