Barclays Plc and Citigroup Inc. predict the economy will now expand 6.7% in the fiscal year ending in March, up from previous forecasts of 6.3% and 6.2%, respectively. Several other analysts also bumped up their estimates.
US corporate bond spreads hit widest in about 6 months on recession fears
The widening yield spreads between corporate bonds and U.S. Treasuries signal growing investor concerns over a potential recession and a global trade war.