Markets Ignore the Looming Debt Peril

Rates are still rising. The economy will be held back by the need to support highly…

Junk-Rated Companies Accept Tougher Terms to Borrow

Low-rated companies are looking for ways to tap the bond markets while minimizing the impact on…

Ukraine’s state energy firm is close to default

Ukraine’s NJSC Naftogaz was hours away from default as lenders rejected its request to delay payments…

Ukraine’s state energy firm is close to default

Ukraine’s NJSC Naftogaz was hours away from default as lenders rejected its request to delay payments…

Borrowing gets tougher among junk-rated firms

Companies with speculative-grade credit ratings have slowed their borrowing, indicating how rising interest rates have exacerbated…

Companies offer supply-chain financing to vendors as they bulk up inventory, meet payment terms

More companies are offering their vendors supply-chain financing, a tool that allows them to pay their…

Companies shrink cash buffer as pandemic hits economic shock

Companies are reducing the cash buffers they create during the pandemic, capital to work Purchasing, buybacks…

China property market shudders as buyers threaten to stop mortgage payments

By cao liu And Rebecca Fang July 14, 2022 10:48 am ET Global investors and home…

Municipal-bond issuers lag behind in disclosure

S&P Global Ratings withdrew its ratings for 30 cities, counties and other municipalities last month because…

$1,000 Car-Loan Payment: Higher Value, Interest Rates Raise Monthly Costs

Consumers have never paid more to finance their cars. Monthly payments on loans given out to…