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Key Takeaways SpaceX's stock market excitement isn't reflected in its bond market pricing. Although rated investment-grade (BBB), SpaceX's bonds trade more like high-yield (junk) debt. Bond investors are demanding higher returns , signalling greater concerns over long-term financial risk. The gap highlights the difference between growth investing and credit investing. Watching the bond market can provide valuable clues about risks that equity investors may overlook. Market Insight Since its blockbuster public listing,  SpaceX  has become one of the world's most valuable companies, attracting enormous enthusiasm from equity investors. Its shares have commanded premium valuations as investors bet on the company's long-term ambitions in space exploration, satellite communications and next-generation technologies. However, beneath the optimism, the  bond market is telling a different story . While major credit rating agencies assign  investment-grade (BBB)  ratings ...

Corporate borrowers are pressing pause on bond sales as rising oil prices and a prolonged Middle East conflict push credit risk sharply higher. A spike in credit-default insurance costs signals growing investor concern about  slowing growth and rising inflation  — a toxic mix for corporate balance sheets. Key Takeaways European bond issuance delayed as credit spreads widen Investment-grade and junk credit risk gauges jump to multi-month highs US Treasury yields rise to 4.21%, rate-cut bets trimmed Private credit stress adds to market anxiety Credit Insurance Costs Jump In Europe: The iTraxx investment-grade index hit its highest level since May The junk-rated Crossover index crossed 300 basis points for the first time since June In Asia: Credit default swaps on investment-grade debt widened 9 basis points — the biggest move in 11 months Key Point: The surge in credit spreads reflects mounting fears of a prolonged oil-driven economic slowdown. Borrowers Delay Debt Sales Several...

Quick Summary Singapore Airlines Ltd  has launched a  10-year Singapore dollar senior note  offering with initial price guidance of  around 2.95% , marking another move by high-grade corporates to lock in long-term funding amid still-favourable market conditions. Deal Snapshot Tenor:  10 years Yield guidance:   ~2.95% Maturity:   Jan 30, 2036 Coupon:  Paid  semi-annually First coupon:   July 30, 2026 Structure:   Senior, unsecured, unsubordinated Programme:  S$10 billion multi-currency MTN programme Use of Proceeds Funds raised will be used for: Aircraft purchases and related payments General corporate and working capital needs Refinancing existing borrowings Why It Matters 2.95% for a 10-year SGD note highlights strong investor demand  for high-quality credits Reflects  confidence in SIA’s balance sheet and recovery trajectory Signals continued depth and liquidity in the  Singapore dollar bond market Bookrunners...

A profound shift is underway in the  US$150 trillion global bond market : investors increasingly see  mega-cap companies  as safer than the governments backing their currencies. Driven by  rising government debt ,  political gridlock , and  disciplined corporate balance sheets , investors are accepting  lower yields  from companies like  Microsoft, Airbus, L’Oréal and Siemens  than from the sovereign bonds of the US, France or Germany. It’s a reversal of financial orthodoxy — and it’s accelerating. Governments Keep Borrowing, Corporates Keep Cutting Since the pandemic, companies have aggressively  cut costs, trimmed debt, and protected margins  despite higher interest rates. Governments did the opposite. G7 debt-to-GDP  is set to  keep rising through 2030 . Trump’s recent tax cuts may add  US$3.4 trillion  to US deficits over 10 years. France faces political deadlock and chronic deficits. Germany is bending ...