Google’s 100-year bond ‘plays into’ AI bubble fears Markets A rare 100-year bond issued by the owner of Google will compound fears that tech firms’ historic debt-fuelled capital expenditure is evidence of an AI bubble. But, this is a shot in the arm for the UK’s stuttering credit market, analyst have said. Alphabet raised £1bn of an astronomical $32bn (£23.4bn) borrowing spree via a [...]
Bond market braces for gilt and sterling tremors Markets Bond market participants are bracing for a fresh round of turbulence in the aftermath of Wednesday’s Budget, with investors rejigging their exposure to gilts having warned the Chancellor’s fiscal plans are “very much under the microscope”. Rachel Reeves is expected to use her second major fiscal shake-up mount a historic tax and spend consolidation in [...]
The worrying bond market trend no one is talking about Markets Spiking interest rates on the UK government’s borrowing costs have set off a fresh wave of commentary on the health of Britain’s economy. Ali Lyon explores why it is only long-dated bonds where tremors have been most pronounced, and why the U has plenty of company. What will you be doing in 30 years’ time? [...]
ESG-focused Impax builds out fixed income offering with new fund acquisitions July 10, 2024 Ian Simm, founder and chief executive of Impax said: "This transaction marks an important milestone in our strategy to expand Impax's fixed income capabilities globally".