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Goldman Sachs Flags Rising Junk Bond Yield Gap, Citing Historical Market Risk

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MarketWatch published an analysis using FactSet data tracking the yield gap between Triple-C and Single-B rated corporate debt. Goldman Sachs flagged the results, noting that the gap, which first reached 8% on September 24, now stands at over 9%.

From morningstar.com

Why it matters

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The widening gap between these two classes of junk bonds signals increasing corporate default risk. Historical instances where this gap reached 8% have preceded significant declines in the S&P 500, including during the 2008 global financial crisis and the 2020 episode.

From morningstar.com

Who's involved

  • MarketWatchPublished the market analysis using FactSet data.
  • FactSetProvided the market data used in the analysis.
  • Goldman SachsFlagged the analysis and noted the historical significance of the yield gap.

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  • Hamilton LaneSpeculative

    Might see increased costs due to the rising signal of corporate default risk.

  • FEDSpeculative

    Could be influenced by the rising credit risk when formulating monetary policy decisions.

  • AmazonSpeculative

    May face reduced consumer demand and spending if a stock market downturn occurs.

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