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China manufacturing PMI shows steepest job losses for seven years

01 March 2016 Chris Williamson

"The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI" survey, compiled by Markit, showed business conditions deteriorating at the fastest rate for five...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
UK's dividend champions to add '5bn by 2018

29 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Despite a rough start to the year for yield focused investors, Markit has identified a group of 50 UK companies poised to defy the gloom and...

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- Securities Finance
European insurance bonds sink to bottom of the pile

29 February 2016

"European bond yields have fallen to new recent lows as the market takes an increasingly dim view of growth prospects, which has in turn seen...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Most shorted ahead of earnings

26 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Highly shorted Lumber Liquidators...

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- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

26 February 2016 Samuel Agass

"Markets will be on tenterhooks during a week which concludes with the publication of US non-farm payrolls, which will give all-important clues...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
US GDP revised higher but first quarter economic growth risks escalate

26 February 2016 Chris Williamson

News that the US economy showed signs of stalling in February has been swiftly followed by a confirmation of weak economic growth late last year....

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Brazilian bond returns rally; Irish election jitters

26 February 2016

"Despite another downgrade to junk status, Brazilian sovereign bonds have been a stand out performer so far this year. Meanwhile Irish sovereign...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Beware of European yield traps

25 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

Dividends at commodity firms have proved more resilient than their embattled shares. But this trend is starting to unravel as businesses curtail...

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- Dividends
Bears miss out on social media payday

25 February 2016

Social media shares have borne the brunt of the recent market selloff but few short sellers are lining up to short the market despite its recent......

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- Securities Finance
Solid UK GDP expansion masks worrying signs of unbalanced growth

25 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"UK economic growth in the final quarter of last year was confirmed at 0.5%, according to the ONS's second estimate of gross domestic product....

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Banks dominate shifts in CDS bond-basis

25 February 2016

"Negative sentiment around global banks has shifted the CDS-bond basis into more positive territory, while weak commodity prices continue to...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Gold offers silver lining to South African investors

24 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"South African investors have been flocking to gold, both physically and through associated miners, as the commodity's resurgence has offered...

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- Securities Finance
US flash PMI signals heightened economic downturn risk

24 February 2016 Chris Williamson

Markit's PMI survey data show a significant risk of the US economy falling into contraction in the first quarter. The flash PMI for February...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
European investors increasingly turn to ETF shorting as credit risk resurfaces

24 February 2016

Credit risk has more than doubled in the last 12 months reaching levels not seen in over two years. This has led to investors increasingly using...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - February 19, 2016

23 February 2016

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

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- Structured Finance
Tide turns for US high yield bonds

23 February 2016

"After underperforming for much of 2015, US HY bonds have outperformed IG counterparts this year, and investors are starting to take notice....

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Benchmark Compliance: A Proactive Approach

22 February 2016 Mark Schaedel

"Twenty years ago the term 'benchmark' was still a verb – a term which described the activity of relative performance measurement. Recent regulatory...

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US short sellers hold steady despite rough week

22 February 2016

"Last week saw the most shorted shares surge and lead the market upturn, but short sellers are staying the course as short positions hover near...

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- Securities Finance
US flash manufacturing PMI drops to joint-lowest since 2009

22 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"US factories are reporting the worst business conditions for over three years, and one of the worst months since the global financial crisis....

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Japan flash PMI at eight-month low, signals stalling manufacturing sector

22 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"Japanese manufacturers reported a near-stalling of business activity in February, according to the Nikkei Flash Japan Manufacturing PMI, with...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Eurozone flash PMI weakness raises economic growth and deflation worries

22 February 2016 Chris Williamson

Disappointing PMI survey data for February greatly increase the odds of more aggressive stimulus from the ECB in March. Not only did the 'flash'...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Global fixed income focus - January 2016

22 February 2016 Chris Fenske

The sharp drop in China's stock markets at the start of 2016 triggered the largest January decline in global equity markets in history. The weakness...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Most shorted ahead of earnings

19 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Perennial short targets Zoe's Kitchen...

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- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

19 February 2016 Samuel Agass

Markit's Flash PMI data will provide the first available information on the health of some of the world's largest economies in February. Data...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Brexit concerns weigh in; Miners' credit turns corner

19 February 2016

"With a potential Brexit looming the UK's credit risk has been soaring, while restructuring and a more positive outlook for oil prices this week...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Confidence in US housing being tested

18 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Despite the continued record low mortgage rates and a resurgent economy, jitters in the US property market have resurfaced which has bolstered...

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- Securities Finance
US manufacturing output rises for first time in three months

18 February 2016 Oliver Kolodseike

"A rebound in official industrial production data in January brings welcome good news on the US economy. Industrial output rose 0.9% in January...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Cocos remain liquid despite recent volatility

18 February 2016

"Coco bonds were at the heart of last week's market volatility, but recent price swings can't be attributed to liquidity constrains as liquidity...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - February 12, 2016

17 February 2016

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

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- Structured Finance
Shorts target shipping amid rate collapse

17 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"The shipping industry dynamics have gone from bad to worse as freight rates, oil and dry, continue to plummet; attracting short sellers to ship...

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- Securities Finance
Chinese financials lead country's dividends

17 February 2016

"Chinese financials are forecasted to boost their dividend payments to record levels, defying growing fears that the country may be about to...

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- Securities Finance
UK pay growth remains subdued despite record vacancies and employment rate

17 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"The UK employment rate and number of job vacancies have risen to record highs, but the tightening labour market once again failed to drive up...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
UK households grow dovish on interest rate outlook

17 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"Households are feeling less downbeat about their finances, but this appears to be largely a reflection of expectations of interest rates staying...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Investors bet on long bonds in search for yield

17 February 2016

"The long maturity Treasury bond has proved fruitful as investors fret about volatile markets, stagnant growth and sliding inflation. The Markit...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
ASEAN government bonds outperform amid fears

16 February 2016

"Asian credit hasn't been immune from the heightened market volatility experienced so far this year, but local currency government bonds in the...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Will 2016 be the year of the bear for the HSI?

15 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

A rough start to the year for the Hang Seng has been seized upon by short sellers. Demand to borrow the blue chip index's constituents has surged...

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- Securities Finance
Japan swept up in global risk re-pricing

15 February 2016

Global volatility has caught up with the Japanese credit market as credit risk priced into the country's corporate bonds now stands at a three...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Most shorted ahead of earnings

12 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Rex Energy leads oil and gas shorts...

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- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

12 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"The week sees important insights into inflation trends in the US, UK and China, as well as fourth quarter economic growth figures for Japan....

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
US retail sales show reassuring rebound in January

12 February 2016 Chris Williamson

Official data showed US retail sales rebounding in January after a disappointing end to 2015. Core sales were 0.6% higher after declining 0.3%...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
UK construction sector back in recession but ends 2015 on brighter note

12 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"UK construction output rose 1.5% in December, according to the Office for National Statistics, but the rise was insufficient to avert a further..."...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Spain stands out as bright light amid sluggish fourth quarter eurozone growth

12 February 2016 Chris Williamson

Official data confirm the steady but disappointingly unspectacular growth achieved by the eurozone at the end of last year. Gross domestic product...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
German economic growth remains sluggish in fourth quarter

12 February 2016 Oliver Kolodseike

"It was an unspectacular end to 2015 for the German economy, with growth failing to accelerate from the 0.3% seen in the third quarter. PMI survey...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Market volatility sparks risk off trades

12 February 2016

"A tumultuous week in global financial markets saw safe haven government bond yields continue their descent to zero, while UK government credit...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Dividend conundrum in store for big oil

11 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Despite being set to fall by a quarter from the highs seen in 2013, the dividend payments made by large cap oil and gas firms have proven relatively..."...

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- Securities Finance
Gold shines on mining credit

11 February 2016

The market has rekindled its love affair with gold in its quest for safe assets which has driven a wedge between the bonds tied to the commodity's...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Consumers services feel the January cold

10 February 2016

"Consumer spending has remained relatively downbeat, with consumer services firms coming at the bottom of the inaugural Markit US Sector PMI....

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- Securities Finance
Oil sector leads UK industrial decline in fourth quarter

10 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"UK industrial output slumped in the closing quarter of last year, led down by collapsing production in the energy market and a stagnant manufacturing..."...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Periphery trade continues despite market volatility

10 February 2016

Spanish and Italian bonds have proven relatively resilient in the recent market volatility as investors seek the safety of the ECB. Italy and...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
European financials deflate in 2016

09 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"The potential for a prolonged sub-to-near-zero interest rate environment has turned the market tide against European banking shares, but investor...

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- Securities Finance
Kenya leads the way in Africa at start of 2016

09 February 2016 Philip Leake

"The latest batch of PMI data for Africa, compiled for Standard Bank by Markit, pointed to divergent trends across the continent in January....

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Global economy starts 2016 on unsure footing

09 February 2016 Chris Williamson

The following is an extract from Markit's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Distressed bond numbers escalate at alarming pace

09 February 2016

"The number of distressed bonds in the $HY bond universe continues to increase, with European HY entering the fray. The ratio of distressed bonds...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Global economy starts 2017 on the front foot, PMI at 22-month high

08 February 2016

Global economy starts 2017 on the front foot, PMI at 22-month high

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Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - February 5, 2016

08 February 2016

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

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- Structured Finance
Banks send European corporate credit risk soaring

08 February 2016

Troubles in Europe's banking sector have led to widespread risk aversion among European corporate credit. Markit iBoxx EUR Contingent Convertible...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
The ETF launch debate

05 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"ETF issuance has increased exponentially as issuers rush to grab a piece of the ETF pie, but new launches have struggled to lure investors in...

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- Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
Most shorted ahead of earnings

05 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Canadian mortgage lender Home Capital...

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- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

05 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"GDP numbers are expected to show further signs of global economic growth having weakened at the end of last year, leaving the markets to watch...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
US unemployment hits eight-year low but hiring trend slows at start of year

05 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"Signs of a slowdown in hiring, still-weak annual pay growth and disappointing survey data, all pitched alongside an adverse financial market...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Risk off-mode continues in earnest

05 February 2016

"Last week saw the bond market discount the possibility of an interest rate hike, while credit risk continued to surge. The Markit iBoxx $ Treasuries...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Sector rotation rises in popularity

04 February 2016

"US sector ETFs have gained popularity in recent months as prevailing economic winds disperse returns across sectors, encouraging increased adoption...

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- Securities Finance
Consumer goods sector drives US growth at start of 2016

04 February 2016 Philip Leake

The first public release of US Sector PMI" data from Markit signalled higher output in all of the monitored sectors apart from consumer services...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Non-Agency RMBS prices fall despite fundamentals

04 February 2016

Despite a steady US housing recovery, recent liquidity pressures have led to a fall in Non-Agency RMBS prices. Primary dealer holdings of USD...

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- Structured Finance
UK linkers outperform despite falling inflation expectations

04 February 2016

"Despite the UK's monetary policy committee highlighting weak inflation today, inflation-linked gilts have proved to be a strong investment so...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Non-Agency RMBS prices fall despite fundamentals

04 February 2016

"Despite a steady US housing recovery, recent liquidity pressures have led to a fall in Non-Agency RMBS prices. Primary dealer holdings of USD...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
UK PMIs show pick-up in speed in January, but cracks appear in economy's resilience

03 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"The UK economy exhibited signs of fortitude in the face of multiple headwinds in January, with growth edging higher despite intensifying uncertainty...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Stronger services growth offsets manufacturing downturn in China

03 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"China's services economy showed signs of renewed life at the start of the year, helping to offset a deepening downturn in the manufacturing...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Indian business activity rebounds after flooding

03 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"January saw business activity in India rebound after being beset by extensive flooding late last year. The Nikkei PMI surveys, compiled by Markit...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Eurozone economy slows at start of the year and price fall intensifies

03 February 2016 Chris Williamson

A disappointing eurozone PMI survey for January indicated one of the weakest expansions seen over the past year and raises the prospect of further...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Brazil's downturn shows signs of moderating at start of year

03 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"Brazil remained in a state of severe economic contraction at the start of the year, though the downturn showed signs of moderating. Markit's...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Astute shorts benefit as 'January effect' fades

02 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Shares with good earnings momentum heading into January were not immune to the recent sell off, but their performance still managed to outperform...

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- Securities Finance
Nigerian bonds rebound from lows

02 February 2016

The news that Nigeria was in talks with the World Bank and African Development Bank has been treated well by the market as its bonds are now...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Yields up but carmakers emit fewer dividends

01 February 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Amid sector divergence, aggregate dividend payments from European car makers are set to skid in 2016 despite some strong underlying performances...

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- Securities Finance
Czech Republic breaks developed world dominance of manufacturing rankings

01 February 2016 Chris Williamson

"Global manufacturing remained in the doldrums at the start of the year, beset by downturns in some of the world's largest emerging markets....

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - January 29, 2016

01 February 2016

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

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- Structured Finance
Markit Agency RMBS - Specified Pool Summary - January 2016

01 February 2016

The Markit Agency RMBS Specified Pool Summary gives a monthly performance snap shot of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac MBS specified pool markets.Download......

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- Structured Finance
Most shorted ahead of earnings

29 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Falling DVD rentals at Outerwall's...

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- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

29 January 2016 Oliver Kolodseike

The release of PMI data will provide data watchers with the first available information on global economic trends in 2016 and The Bank of England...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
US economy slowed sharply in late 2015 with warning lights flashing for 2016

29 January 2016 Chris Williamson

"US economic growth slowed sharply in the final quarter of last year, according to the first official estimate. At least some of the weakness...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Japan takes rates negative; Mexico beats EM peers

29 January 2016

"Credit markets react positively to Bank of Japan's introduction of negative interest rates, while Mexican government bonds outperform emerging...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Return of the REIT picker

28 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Thwarted by interest rate jitters REITs delivered a lacklustre performance in 2015. However, superior selection criteria could have delivered...

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- Securities Finance
European equity trading regains its swagger

28 January 2016

"After a great start to the year, European cash equities trading volumes held onto their momentum in a volatile second half, which saw the value...

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- Securities Finance
UK economy sustains steady growth in fourth quarter but faces tough 2016

28 January 2016 Chris Williamson

"UK economic growth edged higher in the final quarter of last year, according to the initial official estimate of gross domestic product. However...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
January volatility ties in with weaker corporate bond liquidity

28 January 2016

"Recent volatility has seen a selloff in corporate bonds, with Markit data indicating weaker liquidity metrics. 70%+ of large " and $ corporate...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Uncertainty sees market load up on government bonds

27 January 2016

"The market's volatile start to the year has seen investors turn to the safety of government bonds in the US and Europe while corporate bond...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
2015 vintage year for Asian securities lending

27 January 2016

"As the world turned to Hong Kong to take of view on a slowing China, 2015 proved to be a banner year for Asia's securities lending market. Revenues...

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- Securities Finance
US flash PMI signals further growth slowdown at start of year

26 January 2016 Chris Williamson

The first survey data of business activity in 2016 indicate an inauspicious start to the year for the US economy. A struggling manufacturing...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Investors swap corporate bonds for govies

26 January 2016

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - January 22, 2016

25 January 2016

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

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- Structured Finance
Shale oil spilling over into regional banks

25 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

Signs of pressure are emerging in North American Banks who financed the boom in shale oil. Sustained low oil prices are forcing banks to cut...

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- Securities Finance
Risk widens among peripheral European bank credit

25 January 2016

"New banking rules have increased the cost of subordinated bank debt, with Europe's weaker institutions coming under investor scrutiny. The Markit...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Markit European loan volume survey

25 January 2016

"The total trade volumes in the European loan market are slightly down in the final quarter of 2015. Total volumes have dropped to "14.807bn...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Most shorted ahead of earnings

22 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Bank of Internet USA, United States...

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- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

22 January 2016 Oliver Kolodseike

"In another important week for data watchers, the US Federal Open Market Committee announces its latest monetary policy decision a couple of...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Japan flash PMI signals manufacturing resilience at start of year

22 January 2016 Chris Williamson

"Japanese manufacturers reported ongoing growth of production, order books, exports and employment at the start of 2016, suggesting the sector...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
ECB steps up dovish rhetoric; financial credit reeling

22 January 2016

"Credit markets reacted positively to fresh dovish ECB rhetoric, while US and European banks continue to see credit risk soar. Italian and Spanish..."...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - January 15, 2016

21 January 2016

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

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- Structured Finance
The big shorts of the faltering FTSE 100

21 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"UK short sellers are showing no signs of slowing down in the current market, yet investors relying on publically disclosed short positions are...

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- Securities Finance
Low beta bulls vindicated

21 January 2016

"High beta shares have felt the brunt of the recent market slump, driving investors to embrace low beta ETFs with renewed vigour. Highest beta...

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- Securities Finance
Global fixed income focus - December 2015

21 January 2016 Chris Fenske

"December proved to be an eventful month as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2006, ending a zero rate policy...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Chinese corporate bonds on edge amid market turmoil

21 January 2016

"Further market volatility this year has been testing China's vast corporate bond market, with some areas proving more resilient than others....

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Overcoming fragmentation in the FX market

20 January 2016 Matthew Hill

Over the last decade fragmentation has become the defining characteristic in the global FX market. While most of the focus has been on fragmentation...

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European volatility surges in New Year

20 January 2016

Volatility has greeted equity investors in the New Year and Europe is no exception; yet a closer look at the data shows that not all of the region's...

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- Securities Finance
Leverage tightening the noose on US oil firms

18 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

Evaporating credit lines are set to finally squeeze US energy firms as oil prices break through $30 a barrel and US banks sound the alarm on...

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- Securities Finance
Global volatility shifts CDS-bond basis more positive

18 January 2016

Weak commodity and energy prices continue to drive a positive basis among single name European credits CDS spreads have been more reactive to...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Most shorted ahead of earnings

15 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Short sellers return to Netflix...

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Investors position for less volatility

15 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Volatility has returned in earnest in 2016, encouraging investors to rush to volatility ETFs. But a closer look at fund flows reveals that investors...

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Treasuries plunge below 2%; BHP succumbs to oil rout

15 January 2016

"Continued market volatility this week has seen increased demand for risk free assets, while an asset write off has sent BHP Billiton's credit...

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HFT is cheating?

14 January 2016 David Weisberger

The flawed argument that the market is rigged by high frequency trading (HFT) firms is omnipresent in the media. Those who criticize HFT would...

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Short sellers hold steady after banner 2015

14 January 2016

"Appetite to sell stocks short has showed no signs of slowing into the new year, with demand to borrow shares up by over 14% in the last 12 months....

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Week Ahead Economic Overview

14 January 2016 Phil Smith

China will remain in the spotlight as economic growth looks set to slide to the weakest since the global financial crisis. The week also sees...

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Investors flee high yield bonds as risk escalates

14 January 2016

"Despite remaining relatively calm amid the equity price volatility in the first few days of 2016, US high yield bond risk has now started to...

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GILTS surge to top of global return table

13 January 2016

Lukewarm economic data has seen forecasters push back expectations of a rate rise from the Bank of England which has in turn seen pound denominated...

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Financials is fastest-growing area of global economy in December

13 January 2016 Philip Leake

The final batch of Markit’s detailed global sector PMITM data for 2015 showed that finance, food & drink, pharmaceuticals and hi-tech services...

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New dawn for gold miners in 2016?

12 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

Gold's allure may be back among investors after years of being shunned and $50bn of outflows from gold ETFs. Fresh turmoil in markets have seen...

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Dividends challenged heading into 2016

12 January 2016

"The economic developments that rocked global markets last year are filtering through to dividend policies in 2016, putting a damper on payment...

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UK manufacturing output falls for second month running

12 January 2016 Chris Williamson

"UK industry looks to have once again failed to grow in the closing quarter of last year, ending a tough year for manufacturers and energy companies...."...

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New indicators provide deeper global macro insights

12 January 2016 Chris Williamson

"The New Year sees the launch of new economic indicators designed to provide fresh insights into global economic trends. Markit, on behalf of...

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Noble downgrade turns spotlight onto who may be next

12 January 2016

"After Noble's credit rating was pushed to junk status last week, Markit reveals the names which may be next in line for a potential downgrade...

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Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - January 8, 2016

11 January 2016

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

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Global economy ends 2015 on soft note amid emerging market gloom

11 January 2016 Chris Williamson

The following is an extract from Markit's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....

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US treasury returns boosted despite fed hike

11 January 2016

"Ongoing market jitters has seen US treasury yields decline as investors move towards safer assets, boosting bond returns in the process. 10-yr...

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Most shorted ahead of earnings

08 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. US industrial supplies firm Fastenal...

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Week Ahead Economic Overview

08 January 2016 Oliver Kolodseike

"After a turbulent start to the year for investors around the globe, the week sees important data that could further move stock markets. In the...

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UK recruitment industry reports further slowing of salary growth in December

08 January 2016 Jack A. Kennedy

"Pay pressures in the UK labour market eased at the end of 2015. The KPMG/REC Report on Jobs, published today, signalled that average starting...

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Chinese stock market panic jolts global credit

08 January 2016

"Weak manufacturing data and further steps to devalue the Chinese yuan saw global credit indices jump to their widest levels since last October...

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Syndicated loans: Achieving a realtime view of risk

07 January 2016

With higher volatility in the loan market and pressure on margins, asset managers need to eliminate the information and process gaps that lead...

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Fog in Spain as Italy kicks it up a gear

07 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

Strong PMI data indicates that Eurozone economic recovery is starting to take hold led by a resurgent Italian economy but its southern Spanish...

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Middle Eastern credit risk surges

07 January 2016

The rising tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran and has exasperated an already tricky situation for the region's bondholders. Saudi Arabian...

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US gun shorts retreat as sales surge

06 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"The prospect of increased gun control in the US has not fazed equity investors, with shares in the two listed gun makers hovering near recent...

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Following the ETF flows

06 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Crossing $3trn in global AUM at the close of 2015, ETFs continue to garner the support of investors however volatility in emerging markets and...

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Spanish firms see strong growth pre-election

06 January 2016 Andrew Harker

"According to the latest Markit PMI data for Spain, manufacturing firms and service providers alike continued to record sharp increases in output...

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Robust December UK PMIs end solid fourth quarter, but optimism nears three-year low

06 January 2016 Chris Williamson

"The UK economy looks to have expanded by 0.5% in the final quarter of last year, according to PMI business survey data. Sustained robust growth...

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Global PMI dips in December to signal weakest quarterly growth for a year

06 January 2016 Chris Williamson

"The global economy lost some growth momentum in December, according to survey data which showed rates of expansion slowing in both manufacturing...

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Eurozone sees best quarter for 4 ' years despite stalling French economy

06 January 2016 Chris Williamson

The eurozone economy starts 2016 on a solid footing and well placed to enjoy a year of robust growth. The pace of expansion in business activity...

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Leveraged loans end 2015 in the red

05 January 2016

Renewed concerns about commodity pricesand turmoil in the US high yield bond market drove leveraged loan returns to end the year on a sour note....

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Chinese ‘circuit break’ sends FTSE, S&P lower

04 January 2016 Relte Stephen Schutte

Chinese markets collapsed by 7% on the first day of trading in 2016, sending European stocks sharply lower. Short sellers however look to have...

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Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - December 31, 2015

04 January 2016

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

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Markit Agency RMBS - Specified Pool Summary - December 2015

04 January 2016

The Markit Agency RMBS Specified Pool Summary gives a monthly performance snap shot of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac MBS specified pool markets.Download......

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Vietnam PMI - 2015 review

04 January 2016 Andrew Harker

"At the end of December the General Statistics Office of Vietnam announced that GDP rose 6.7% in 2015, above the target of 6.2% and bringing...

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Global manufacturing subdued by steepest emerging-Asia downturn on record

04 January 2016 Chris Williamson

"Global manufacturing growth slowed at the end of 2015, ending the worst year since 2012. European countries led the growth rankings, as emerging...

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The rise of equity evergreen repos

18 December 2015

Tri party repo market participant are increasingly adopting a funding structure that enables them greater operational efficiencies to term out...

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Most shorted heading into 2016

18 December 2015

Our final commentary note of the year looks at the companies which see the highest amount of short interest heading into 2016. The current 20...

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Week Ahead Economic Overview

18 December 2015 Oliver Kolodseike

"Following the Fed's decision to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade, the US sees the release of revised third quarter...

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US flash PMIs show economic growth rate faltering at year end

18 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"The first US interest rate hike for almost a decade comes in a month during which the pace of economic growth showed signs of faltering, as...

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Hello, it's me... (Mr. Lewis)

17 December 2015 David Weisberger

"'Blimey, this redistribution of wealth is trickier than I thought.' - D. Moore Michael Lewis's letter to the SEC on the IEX exchange application...

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Promotions help drive November UK retail sales surge

17 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"UK retail sales surged as shoppers took advantage of 'Black Friday' discounts. Sales were up 1.7% in November, smashing expectations of a mere...

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Risk appetite returns as Fed takes historic step

17 December 2015

Credit markets reacted buoyantly as the US Fed took the monumental step in raising interest rates for the first time in nine years. The iBoxx...

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High yield bonds resilient despite selloff

17 December 2015

"High yield bond returns have been buffeted by the latest drama in the energy and basic resources, but a closer look reveals that both the asset...

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Top European and Asian shorts of 2015

16 December 2015

"Following on from Tuesday's look at the best timed North American shorts of the year, we review the positions which paid the most handsomely...

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US manufacturing shows signs of stalling at year end

16 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"Just as the Fed looks set to hike interest rates for the first time since 2006, the manufacturing sector shows signs of stalling. The flash...

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UK pay growth fall gives policymakers room to hold interest rates low

16 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"The UK labour market remained something of an enigma in October. Unemployment fell to a seven-year low but pay growth also fell, once again...

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Japan flash PMI signals steady manufacturing upturn at year end

16 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"Japanese manufacturers enjoyed a solid end to the year, with activity growing at a rate close to November's 20-month high. The Nikkei Manufacturing...

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Eurozone economy enjoys best quarter for 4 ' years

16 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"The eurozone economy enjoyed a comfortably solid end to 2015, though policymakers are likely to remain disappointed by the relatively modest...

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Fixed income investors dump US ahead of Fed decision

16 December 2015

"Ahead of the Fed's expected first rate hike in nine years, fixed income ETF investors have been taking money off the table, with US high yield...

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Top North American Shorts of 2015

15 December 2015

Markit reveals the best performing short positions in what has proven to be a fruitful year for short sellers. Companies targeted by short sellers...

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Global fixed income focus - November 2015

15 December 2015 Chris Fenske

Markit has published the November 2015 edition of the Global fixed income focus. The publication includes a monthly market update and special...

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Eurozone factory output shows solid 0.6% gain at start of fourth quarter

14 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"Euro area factories enjoyed a good start to the fourth quarter, with output rising 0.6% according to official data. Looking through the volatile...

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Most shorted ahead of earnings

11 December 2015 Relte Stephen Schutte

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week and names at risk of a short squeeze....

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European bears in QE-induced hibernation

11 December 2015

Short interest across the Euro Stoxx 50 index stands near the yearly lows despite a surge in demand to borrow across global equity markets. 1.1%...

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US retail sales pick up ahead of Fed meeting

11 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"November saw a marked improvement in US consumer spending, tilting the odds further towards the Fed hiking rates next week, something which...

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UK construction output revisions retell history but add to Q4 growth hopes

11 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"UK construction saw a return to growth at the start of the fourth quarter, according to official estimates, though the pace of expansion remains..."...

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South Africa credit risk soars; loans continue slide

11 December 2015

"South Africa's economic woes deepened this week on the ousting of the finance minister, while leveraged loans have continued their downward...

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Markit Agency RMBS - Specified Pool Summary - November 2015

10 December 2015

The Markit Agency RMBS Specified Pool Summary gives a monthly performance snap shot of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac MBS specified pool markets.Download......

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Week Ahead Economic Overview

10 December 2015 Oliver Kolodseike

"All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve Bank in a week that is likely to see US interest rates rise for the first time since 2006. Meanwhile...

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UK trade deficit widest on record once oil and volatile items are stripped out

10 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"The UK's ongoing disappointing trade performance is highlighted by the latest official data. If oil and other volatile items are excluded, the...

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Bank of England holds interest rates awaiting stronger pay growth

10 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at their record low of 0.5% at their December MPC meeting. Once again, only one of the nine...

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IG oil proves winning bet in commodities rout

10 December 2015

The commodities slump has hurt resources bond returns on both ends of the quality spectrum but highly rated oil and gas bonds have proven more...

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Key factors driving equities in 2015

09 December 2015 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Equities are set to post some of their most disappointing returns for several years, yet the disappointing headline number hides wide return...

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Japan recession revised away as economy grows in third quarter

09 December 2015 Chris Williamson

Japan's recent recession has been revised away after new data show the economy to have grown in the third quarter. The revision confirms our...

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Global growth strengthens as emerging markets stabilise

09 December 2015 Chris Williamson

The following is an extract from Markit's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....

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Distressed bonds multiply in turbulent market

09 December 2015

"The ratio of distressed US $HY bond's has doubled over the past year, just as the Fed looks to raise interest rates and commodity prices hit...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
November ETP launch review

08 December 2015

Hedging fever reaches new highs This report aggregates newly launched funds in November and highlights the performance of the funds launched...

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Barbie on short seller's Christmas list

08 December 2015

"Barbie has fallen out of favour in recent years, helping Mattel's shares become the hot toymaker short heading into the final weeks of the holiday...

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Review of fixed income markets in 2015

08 December 2015

"As 2015 draws to a close, we highlight some of the key takeaways from credit and fixed income markets across the year. IG corporate bond credit...

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Interest rate hedging falls out of favour

08 December 2015

"Investors have been fleeing interest rate hedged ETFs in recent weeks, despite the fact that the bond market is increasingly gearing up for...

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UK recruitment activity continues to pick up pace in November

07 December 2015 Jack A. Kennedy

Latest evidence from Markit's recruitment industry survey signalled a further strengthening of the UK's labour market in November. The KPMG/REC...

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Most shorted ahead of earnings

04 December 2015 Relte Stephen Schutte

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Straight Path is the most shorted...

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Week Ahead Economic Overview

04 December 2015 Oliver Kolodseike

"The week sees revised third quarter gross domestic product numbers for the eurozone, Japan and Russia, while retail sales and consumer sentiment...

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US employment surge gives green light for December rate rise

04 December 2015 Chris Williamson

Better-than-expected news on the buoyancy of the US labour market gives policymakers the clear go-ahead to hike interest rates for the first...

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ECB underwhelms; Latam credit edgy before rate rise

04 December 2015

"Further monetary stimulus from the ECB fails to meet market expectations, while rising borrowing costs in the US could spell trouble for EM...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Chaebols embrace South Korean dividends

03 December 2015 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Incentivised by newly introduced taxes, South Korean conglomerates are expected to deliver record breaking levels of dividends across all sectors....

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UK PMI surveys signal solid growth but stagnant prices in fourth quarter

03 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"A welcome upturn in service sector expansion helped counter slower growth in manufacturing and construction in November, suggesting the UK continues...

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Developed world growth picks up alongside steadier emerging markets

03 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"The global economy grew at a slightly faster rate in November, led by upturns in the US, UK, Japan and the eurozone, which all saw either faster...

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China PMI surveys signal return to growth in November

03 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"China's economy expanded, albeit only modestly, for the first time in four months, according to November's Caixin PMI surveys, heralding a welcome...

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Brazil PMI points to recession extending into fourth quarter

03 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"Official data released on 1st December showed Brazil's recession extending into the third quarter, and survey data are already indicating that...

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ETF investors fled ahead of Draghi disappointment

03 December 2015

"Today's ECB announcement saw euro sovereign bonds sell off significantly, but European ETF investors had already been divesting away from the...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
IEX Stock Exchange

02 December 2015 David Weisberger

"What's the best way to get a limit order executed on the NYSE? Cancel it. In the history of stock markets, the IEX story is a unique one. A...

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Bears circle Swatch and Fitbit in battle for wrists

02 December 2015 Relte Stephen Schutte

"Wearables continue to gather momentum this festive season with Fitbit receiving a bullish upgrade from analysts, but growing short sentiment...

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Puerto Rico avoids debt default, for now

02 December 2015

"The beleaguered US commonwealth narrowly escaped defaulting on its Government Development Bank (GDB) bonds yesterday, but with more senior general..."...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Bearish steel sentiment steady as price tumbles

01 December 2015

"Falling metal prices have seen steel firms caught in the crosshairs of short sellers throughout 2015, although bearish sentiment has begun to...

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Eurozone economies dominate global manufacturing growth rankings

01 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"Global manufacturing remained stuck firmly in the slow lane in November, hindered by slumping demand in many key emerging markets. The J.P.Morgan...

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Chinese production stabilises as export wins help offset weakening domestic demand

01 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"China's manufacturing economy contracted for the eleventh time in the past 12 months in November, according to the Markit-compiled Caixin PMI...

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Asian manufacturing remains mired in stagnation in November

01 December 2015 Chris Williamson

"Manufacturing in Asia more or less stagnated for a second successive month in November, though the steady picture represents an improvement...

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Shorts dim the lights on solar

30 November 2015

"As leaders meet this week at COP21talks in Paris to negotiate new emission reduction measures, struggling solar companies are becoming victims...

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Retail bonds pressured heading into December

30 November 2015

Dollar-denominated retail bonds have seen a rise in credit risk in the weeks leading up to the crucial December holiday shopping season. Macy's...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Most shorted ahead of earnings

27 November 2015

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Significant short interest remains...

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Week Ahead Economic Overview

27 November 2015

PMI results are released worldwide during the week and will provide data watchers with the first available information on global economic trends...

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Robust domestic demand drives solid UK economic growth in third quarter

27 November 2015

"The latest official data showed that the UK economy continued to grow at a reasonably strong pace in the autumn, with increasingly robust domestic...

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Smart money trades up; Chesapeake on the brink

27 November 2015

"Investment grade and high yield US corporate bonds have seen credit risk diverge over the past few months, while the oil & gas sector may see...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
European banks lag US peers on dividends

26 November 2015

"US banks have bounced back from the post-crash lows, while their European peers are still struggling to return to pre-crisis payout levels....

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- Securities Finance
Opposing Euro/US policy and the UK conundrum

26 November 2015

"UK Gilts yield have largely tracked their US peers over the last three years, but recent dovish tones from UK policy makers has seen that trend...

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- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Asian short selling jumps to three year high

25 November 2015

"Demand to borrow Asian stocks surged in the wake of the recent market volatility. While short sellers have since pulled back slightly, the current...

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November flash PMIs signal upturn in US growth and solid hiring

25 November 2015

"The US economy is showing further robust economic growth in the fourth quarter, with the pace of expansion picking up in November. The faster...

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Financials go into 2016 on improving foundations

25 November 2015

"Bank credit spreads have tightened on the back of lower than expected TLAC requirements, with the financial sector looking sturdier than non-financials..."...

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ETF currency hedges hit the sweet spot

24 November 2015

ECB and FED policy divergence has seen investors increasingly employ currency hedged ETFs to mitigate the impact of currency swings on investment...

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Curtain being pulled across the coal face

24 November 2015

"Energy utilities, prised for their captive consumption base and predictable cash flows face upheaval as pricing dynamics and environmental progress...

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Japan flash manufacturing PMI hits 20-month high in November

24 November 2015

Japanese goods producers are on course for their best quarter since the start of 2014. The Nikkei Manufacturing PMI hit a 20-month high of 52.8...

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Russian credit withstands crisis

24 November 2015

Military tension with Turkey has sent Russia's CDS spread wider this morning but Russia's apparent rapprochement with the west has seen investors...

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Eurozone growth picks up but price fall adds to odds of further ECB stimulus

23 November 2015

"Eurozone businesses reported the fastest rates of growth in business activity and employment for four-and-a-half years in November, but the...

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CDS implied and credit agency ratings diverge

23 November 2015

"There are currently 21 investment grade credits with CDS spreads implying junk status, while high yield North American consumer driven credits...

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Most shorted ahead of earnings

20 November 2015

"A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week, plus names identified at risk of...

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- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

20 November 2015

"The release of flash PMI results for Japan, the eurozone and the US will provide data watchers with the first available information on economic...

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- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Ukrainian bonds erase losses; EM dollar credit fragile

20 November 2015

"Ukraine's recovery continues as Russia eases its debt repayment stance, while the latest Fed minutes point towards a December rate hike. Ukraine's...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Bears take on unicorns

19 November 2015

"Short interest in firms which recently IPOd with a market value greater than $1bn has surged since the start of the year, with tech firms the...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
UK retail sales suffer payback after September surge

19 November 2015

"UK retail sales fell slightly more than expected in October, but the decline looks to be a one-off and masks a reassuringly solid underlying...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Global fixed income focus - October 2015

19 November 2015

Markit has published the October 2015 edition of the Global fixed income focus. The publication includes a monthly market update and special...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
S&P 500 (narrowly) breaks even for year

18 November 2015

Price momentum has proven pivotal in 2015 as a few key stocks have held the S&P 500 index above water. The third of US shares trading closest...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Thai bond returns avoid broader Asean downturn

18 November 2015

"Sovereign CDS spreads have fallen across the Asean region over the past two months, but only Thailand has seen its government bond returns remain...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Rolls-Royce caught in turbulence

17 November 2015

"Investors punished Rolls-Royce last week while short sellers banked profits, highlighting the uncertainty faced by the aerospace industry as...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
US inflation shows signs of edging higher

17 November 2015

"US headline inflation edged higher to 0.2% in October after the flat year-on-year reading seen in September, according to official data. Much...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
UK sees sustained deflation for first time

17 November 2015

"The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained in negative territory in October, helping shore up the Bank of England's belief that there's no...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Official data confirm US manufacturing rebound at start of fourth quarter

17 November 2015

"US industrial production fell 0.2% for a second successive month in October, but the decline clouds a more upbeat picture of the health of the...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
US investors double down on inflation

17 November 2015

TIPS returns since the start of the year have been particularly disappointing; but this has not precluded investors from piling into ETFs tracking...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Retailers struggle ahead of Black Friday

16 November 2015

Last week's disappointing spending numbers and earnings updates took a chunk out of retail stocks; something which short sellers were well positioned...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Recession in Japan signalled despite fastest nominal GDP growth for five years

16 November 2015

Headline data showing Japan to have fallen back into recession in the third quarter give a misleading view of the health of the economy. A 0.2%...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Micro dominates monthly CDS-bond basis moves

16 November 2015

"A turn in risk sentiment over the past month has seen individual risks dominate fluctuations in the CDS bond basis. Over the past month, positive...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Most Shorted ahead of earnings

13 November 2015

"A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week, plus names identified as at risk...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Japanese dividends attract foreign capital

13 November 2015

"Japan's efforts to lure foreign investors to equity markets have thus far proven successful; however, ETF flows have stalled after a 15% market...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

13 November 2015

"In the US, the Federal Reserve will be watching inflation and industrial output numbers for more information on the health of the US economy....

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
German economy grows at moderate pace in third quarter

13 November 2015

"The German economy continued to grow at a moderate pace in the third quarter, according to data from Statistisches Bundesamt Destatis. Markit's...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Eurozone economy grows 0.3% in the third quarter

13 November 2015

"The euro area's pace of economic growth lost a little momentum in the third quarter, despite the additional central bank stimulus seen so far...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Railroad bonds avoid equity woes

13 November 2015

"Railroad shares have underperformed the rest of the transportation universe, but their bonds have so far proved resilient to the downturn. The...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Oil stumps credit rally; Rolls Royce credit surges

13 November 2015

"Another setback in oil prices is affecting US HY and inflation expectations ahead of December's expected Fed rate hike, while Rolls Royce gets...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Eurozone industrial output up 1.7% on a year ago despite September drop

12 November 2015

"Industrial production in the euro area fell 0.3% in September, according to official data, piling additional pressure on policymakers to inject...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Indian credit outperforms Brics, but politics concern investors

11 November 2015

"India has been a bright spot in emerging markets over the past two years, but political tensions look set to derail progress. Indian government...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
ETF stock lending revenues surge on volatility

11 November 2015

"ETF securities lending revenues for 2015 to date are up by a quarter year on year, despite flat demand to borrow. The securities lending industry...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
UK pay growth dips despite tightest job market since 2008

11 November 2015

The UK labour market continued to tighten in September as unemployment fell more than expected and employment rose sharply. Pay growth remained......

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Fed rate hike draws closer as global growth ticks higher

11 November 2015

"The JPMorgan Global PMI", compiled by Markit, regained some poise after slipping to a nine-month low in September, rising to 53.4. However...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Beaten down stocks surge

10 November 2015

"A review of key factors driving returns across markets during October, which saw the S&P 500 surge over 8% while investors pile into the worst...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Global growth edges higher at start of fourth quarter

10 November 2015 Chris Williamson

"Global economic growth ticked higher in October, with robust expansions in the US, UK, eurozone and Japan accompanied by an improved performance...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Portugal risks remain isolated among periphery

10 November 2015

"A populist political coalition looks set to derail Portugal's economic plans, but risks so far remain muted and isolated. Portugal's 10-yr bond...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Investors continue to flee healthcare

09 November 2015

Investor sentiment towards the healthcare sector continues to sour despite the fact that the sector has come out on top of the October Markit...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Most shorted ahead of earnings

06 November 2015

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Strong demand to short Rex Energy...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

06 November 2015

"Important data releases in the US, UK, eurozone and China will be eyed for steers on central bank policymaking. Expectations of the European...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Outstanding jobs report clears path for December hike

06 November 2015

"A better than expected jobs reports leaves the door wide open for the Fed to move in December, while in corporate credit, Glencore and VW decouple...."...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Looking forward pays dividends

05 November 2015

"High trailing dividend yields can lure investors towards stocks that are seemingly paying above the norm. But selection based on forward yields...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Dividends
Investors poised for diverging EU/US policies

05 November 2015

"Investors have opted for European government bonds in favour of US treasuries in anticipation of diverging monetary policies, which may pose...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
October ETP launch review

04 November 2015

Large issuers focus on Japanese equities with a currency hedge twist This report aggregates newly launched funds in October and highlights the...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
PMI surveys show UK economy picking up speed again at start of fourth quarter

04 November 2015

"The rate of economic growth rebounded in October, rising from the near two-and-a-half year low seen at the end of the third quarter, according...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Emerging market credit stages comeback

04 November 2015

Fears of a sustained global slowdown have alleviated over the past month with emerging market credit quick to react. Markit CDX EM index spread...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Commodities continue to drag down UK miners

03 November 2015

"Large UK miners continue to suffer as weak commodity prices persist, attracting short sellers. However, PMI data indicates a slowing rate of...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Signs of global manufacturing slowdown bottoming out as PMI hits seven-month high

03 November 2015

"Global manufacturing started the fourth quarter showing tentative signs of renewed life. Global factory output The JPMorgan Global Manufacturing...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Offshore RMB bonds rally post summer volatility

03 November 2015

"After seeing risk escalate in Aug/Sep, offshore RMB bonds have since rallied, but bond yields have yet to return to mid year levels. Offshore...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - October 30, 2015

02 November 2015

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Structured Finance
Markit Agency RMBS - Specified Pool Summary - October 2015

02 November 2015

The Markit Agency RMBS Specified Pool Summary gives a monthly performance snap shot of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac MBS specified pool markets.Download......

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Structured Finance
Short sellers' red October

02 November 2015

"Markets turned against short sellers last month as US equities rallied, lifting a number of high-in-demand names and reversing a five month...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
China manufacturing PMI sees largest rise for 16 months as exports stabilise

02 November 2015

"China's manufacturing economy started the fourth quarter on a firmer footing, with the sector still in decline but the rate of contraction easing...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Markit European loan volume survey

30 October 2015

Total trade volumes in the European loan market have risen slightly in the third quarter of 2015. Total volumes have moved to €15.509bn, up 5.67%...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Most shorted ahead of earnings

30 October 2015

"A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week, plus names identified as being...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Risk falls before Turkish election; Puerto Rico fluctuates

30 October 2015

This week saw Turkish CDS spreads improve in the run-up to this Sunday's election while Puerto Rican bonds fluctuated with the debate rages on...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Only For Super Nerdy Eyes

29 October 2015 David Weisberger

"At the time, I actually didn't know - but I do now. "Dave, it's always fun talking to you, because as smart as you are, you are sooo naive....

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
Herding unicorn shorts

29 October 2015

"Start-ups and stalwart tech stocks have shown signs of weakness recently, trimming aggressive growth trajectories and staff while short sellers...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

29 October 2015

"Worldwide PMI results will provide data watchers with the first available information on economic trends in the closing quarter of 2015. In...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Fed to focus on signs of further slowdown as US economic growth slips to 1.5% in Q3

29 October 2015

"As expected, the pace of US economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter, according to the first official estimate of gross domestic...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Fed fails to halt US corporate bond appeal

29 October 2015

"Yesterday's FOMC meeting saw bonds retreat, but investors continued their corporate bond binge. Markit iBoxx $ Treasuries fell by 30bps as its...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
UK bears retreat in Q4

28 October 2015

"UK shares have been on a tear so far this quarter, which has prompted short sellers to trim their positions from the recent highs seen at the...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Using US PMI data to compile more accurate GDP estimates

28 October 2015

There is growing evidence to suggest that policymakers were deterred from raising interest rates earlier in the year due to misleading signals...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
UK corporate bond liquidity running thin

28 October 2015

"Markit's bond pricing service suggests liquidity in the UK bond market is significantly lower relative to its European and US peers, with global...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
The Canadian property short

27 October 2015

"Canada's property market has been supported by record low interest rates fuelling lending to overextended buyers, but a deteriorating economic...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
UK economic growth slows to 0.5% in third quarter

27 October 2015

"The UK economy lost growth momentum in the third quarter, weakening more than expected according to market expectations but in line with the...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Egyptian credit risk climbs in earnest

27 October 2015

The country's current account chasm and freefalling currency has seen the country's bonds exhibit its largest amount of credit risk in 18 months....

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Shorts target investors' big oil shelter

26 October 2015

"Large firms have been a source of relative outperformance in the Oil & Gas sector over the recent slump, but short sellers have been targeting...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Investors shun covered bonds as more QE expected

26 October 2015

The growing market consensus regarding more Eurozone quantitative easing has seen investors trim their covered bond holdings despite the asset...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - October 23, 2015

25 October 2015

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Structured Finance
Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - October 16, 2015

25 October 2015

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Structured Finance
Markit Non-Agency RMBS - Yield Summary - October 09, 2015

25 October 2015

The Markit US ABS Pricing Sector Yield Summary gives a weekly snap shot of the US Non-Agency RMBS market. Our yield calculations are based on...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Structured Finance
Most shorted ahead of earnings

23 October 2015

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves ahead of earnings announcements in the coming week. Short sellers target DVDs through...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

23 October 2015

"Economic data are likely to show that growth has slowed in the US and UK, as preliminary third quarter GDP numbers are published throughout...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Weak German manufacturing growth contrasts with solid expansion in service sector

23 October 2015

October's flash PMI data for Germany present a somewhat mixed picture on the overall health of the German economy. While the service sector continued...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
TPP agreement source of optimism for Vietnamese firms

23 October 2015

"Once fully implemented, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement should greatly benefit exporting manufacturers in Vietnam as barriers...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Eurozone flash PMI rises in October but growth and inflation remain disappointingly weak

23 October 2015

"The euro area economic upturn regained some momentum at the start of the fourth quarter, but rates of expansion and job creation remain at levels...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
ECB fuels bonds and credit rally; China joins in

23 October 2015

"The ECB reinforced its dovish stance towards monetary policy, sending eurozone government bonds higher and global corporate credit indices tighter....

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Prowling tiger, hidden dividends

22 October 2015

"China's slowdown is impacting South Korea's export exposed economy; however, Markit's data indicates that some investment strategies and sectors...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Valeant bonds facing crisis of confidence

22 October 2015

Valeant bonds crashed yesterday as a short selling research firm alleged it misrepresented sales; this has pushed the entire healthcare high...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Platinum trails gold

21 October 2015

Platinum has seen its price lag behind gold in recent weeks as mining shares come under increased negative sentiment. Platinum ETFs have seen...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
US HY rebounds but risky end remains stuck

21 October 2015

"Credit risk among the US high yield market has fallen in October, but the riskiest part of the quality spectrum is continuing to see spreads...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Diverse banks fend off bears in Q3 earnings

20 October 2015

The third quarter has so far seen trading reliant banks disappoint investors while their universal peers have proved much more resilient and...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Credit risk gathers pace among Gulf states

20 October 2015

"With oil prices showing little in terms of recovery, credit risk among oil exporters in some Gulf nations is faring better than others. Saudi...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Short conviction drives fee spikes in US

19 October 2015

"A record number of expensive to short stocks, or "specials", are currently present in US equity markets, with short sellers' convictions seeing...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Bond investors return to European paper

19 October 2015

"European government bonds have had a wild ride for the last six months, but the growing chorus calling for more stimulus in the region have...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Most shorted ahead of earnings

16 October 2015

A review of how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies due to announce results in the coming week. Lumber Liquidators most shorted...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Week Ahead Economic Overview

16 October 2015

"All eyes will be on China during the week, with GDP data possibly showing that economic growth fell below the psychological 7% mark in the third...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
Fed delay boosts Barrick and emerging markets

16 October 2015

"As the prospect of a 2015 rate hike fades, the weaker US dollar has boosted credit tied to gold and emerging markets. Barrick's 5-yr CDS has...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
German automakers idle on

15 October 2015

"Almost a month after Diesel-gate at Volkswagen, European automakers look to have recovered from an acute sell off but previous signs of weakness...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
Not everyone cheering Dell-EMC deal

15 October 2015

The huge volumes of debt involved in the Dell-EMC merger have credit markets worried as bondholders on both sides of the table feel the impact....

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Global fixed income focus - September 2015

15 October 2015

Markit has published the inaugural edition of the Global fixed income focus. The publication includes a monthly market update and special reports...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
Short sellers target teen retailers

14 October 2015

"The recent American Apparel bankruptcy highlights the challenges facing certain clothing retailers within the Consumer Discretionary sector...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Securities Finance
European high yield bonds outperform US peers

14 October 2015

"High yield bonds have provided investors with volatile returns over the past few months, but European investors have still managed to hang on...

Rank : 0 Score: 11.541195 Core : IHS
- Credit Default Swaps (CDS)

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