Fixed Income Markets: The Week Ahead

This Tuesday, there will be the first US presidential debate. As we approach the US election, we will see the US primary fixed income market slowing down. Investors should be cautious on risk as last week US high yield credit spreads widened, and Aethon United had to pull a junk bond deal from the market. This week credit spreads will remain sensitive as the CDX North America High Yield index will see 11 additions and removals.

In Europe, the market will closely monitor Lagarde’s speeches on Monday and Wednesday, hoping for more stimulus. Sovereigns from the periphery might rise if the need is satisfied with further aid. 

We believe the main area to watch is the emerging markets. In China, Evergrande bonds continue to fall, contributing to a higher risk of refinancing for other Chinese corporates. In the meantime, Zambia is looking to delay coupon payment on his sovereign debt, and other sub-Saharan countries are looking to seek relief from creditors. If you want to learn more, we are following up with an in-depth analysis on EMs bonds later today.

What to watch for this week:

28^th September

• European Union: Lagarde speech at the European Parliament hearing

 29^th September

• European Union: consumer, economic, industrial and services confidence data for September
• United States: Consumer Confidence
• United States: Presidential debate

 30^th September

• European Union: Lagarde speaks at ECB

 1^st October

• Eurozone unemployment Rate

2^nd October

• Eurozone CPI numbers
• United States: Change in non-farm payrolls