Valentine Ainouz

Middle East tensions and AI drove markets over the past three months, lifting oil and bond yields. A possible US-Iran deal has eased rate fears and supported...

Amundi assesses credit spreads in euro markets, where strong issuer fundamentals, robust demand and prudent central banks help investment grade absorb...

Euro Credit Markets: spread behaviour, primary issuance trends, sector vulnerabilities and ECB policy impacts; tactical actions to navigate financing...

This note examines Credit Spreads, primary market issuance, IG and HY performance, and the impact of energy and inflation on spreads; it provides tactical...

This Euro Credit Market Views note examines Credit Spreads, primary market issuance, IG and HY performance, and the impact of record corporate debt volumes...

At year-start, credit markets remain resilient despite geopolitical risks: spreads only slightly wider and primary issuance strong. Supportive macro,...

At year-start, credit markets remain resilient despite geopolitical risks: spreads only slightly wider and primary issuance strong. Supportive macro,...

Detailed December 2025 review of Euro Credit Markets: third straight year of strong performance, record IG & HY issuance, spreads and yield dynamics,...

This analysis examines Credit Markets in November 2025: volatility in crypto and AI equities, Fed/ECB rate-cut expectations, resilient US/EU growth and...

This analysis examines Credit Markets in November 2025: volatility in crypto and AI equities, Fed/ECB rate-cut expectations, resilient US/EU growth and...

In Depth Euro Credit analysis: outlook on the euro credit market, spread movements, private‑debt defaults and primary market liquidity; actionable insight...

Amundi provides detailed analysis of September 2025 credit spreads tightening, ECB's decision to hold rates, and strong fixed income demand. Gain insights...

En 2025, les marchés du crédit restent positifs grâce à une économie solide et des baisses de taux. Malgré les risques géopolitiques et rendements élevés,...

April saw renewed volatility in markets, with a rebound in risk assets driven by hopes for trade deals. Euro IG and HY bonds regained ground, supported...

Financial markets have shifted from "American exceptionalism" to recession fears in the U.S. and global slowdown. Bond market volatility is rising, and...

Les marchés de crédit européens résistent à la hausse des rendements, avec des taux IG à 3,3% et HY à 5,5%, soutenus par un plan d'investissement allemand...

Amundi's Primary Market Views February 2025 discusses the strong credit market performance in 2024 and forecasts favorable conditions for 2025, emphasizing...

Credit markets enter 2025 strong, with tightening spreads and robust Investment Grade inflows amid positive economic conditions.

The global picture remains positive for credit markets: (growth is slowing but economic activity remains resilient and falling inflation is allowing central...

The global picture remains positive for credit markets: (growth is slowing but economic activity remains resilient and falling inflation is allowing central...

Euro IG spread has tightened in recent days to 103bps after reaching a high of 122bps mid-June.

Euro IG spread has tightened in recent days to 103bps after reaching a high of 122bps mid-June.

The Euro IG OAS spread has widened slightly in recent days to 109 bp after reaching a low of 106 bp.

Spreads have tightened in recent weeks after widening from mid-March to mid-April.