The past week was a whirlwind of economic signals, investor insights, political trust ratings, futuristic predictions, and housing market trends. From an economist’s warning about junk bond spreads to Warren Buffett’s take on corporate taxes, the news was buzzing with intriguing stories. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.
Junk Bond Spreads Flash 2007 Warning
According to Otavio Costa, a macro strategist at Crescat Capital, the prolonged period of unusually low junk bond spreads could be setting the stage for a dramatic market reversal. Costa notes that the credit spreads of high-yield or junk corporate bonds have remained below 3% for over 100 …