Even as the economy recovered, corporate bond issuances were down by more than a fifth between April and August this year compared to the same period before the pandemic, in 2019. This resulted in higher-rated corporates being able to raise funds at close to the borrowing rates for government debt, the safest asset on the Indian market.
Warsh’s gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is significantly reducing the central bank’s communication, particularly “forward guidance” on interest rates. This move, aimed at making markets
June 20, 2026