1-Year Implied Volatility vs. IG Spreads

1-Year Implied Volatility vs. IG Spreads Credit spreads are widening and BofA still sees a rates shock this year. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Stock Correlations with Treasury Yields and HY Spreads

Stock Correlations with Treasury Yields and HY Spreads The correlation between stocks and Treasury yields has broken down since the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine announcement, while the relationship with HY spreads has remained stable. Image: Credit Suisse

Coronavirus – EM High Yield Spread

Coronavirus – EM High Yield Spread The coronavirus pandemic has left credit spreads at distressed levels for a number of EM high-yield sovereigns. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Global Financial Conditions Index

Global Financial Conditions Index Global financial conditions have eased to a 12-month low, supported by expectations of monetary policy easing, improved investor sentiment, tightening credit spreads, and a more stable economic outlook. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. High Yield

U.S. High Yield High yield credit spreads are currently moving in the right direction. Image: Fidelity Investments