Americas

◆ Quick fire from the US bulge bracket bank makes this its second deal in May and fourth this year ◆ NatWest returns with senior opco Yankee a week after blowout AT1 ◆ CPI report improves market conditions

The US pharmaceuticals group joined a diverse group of issuers in the market this week

Covivio, Timken and Merck & Co keep corporate issuance going

‘Definitely more’ corporates seeking ultra-long maturities

Tesco comes for sterling as deals find decent demand after a riotous Tuesday

Sub-sovereign issuers found support in an undersupplied market

Deals of all stripes find a home with 17 euro tranches launched

Books bulge as market starts blockbuster week

Week promises fireworks as more US names and another airline join the melee

Borrowers market euro benchmarks on Friday ahead of bustling week for issuance

◆ Favourable dollar market draws foreign and domestic FIG issuers ◆ NatWest chooses dollar for AT1 to achieve best post-swap cost ◆ String of senior issuance also offers rare five year FRN

Small deal sizes but ambitious maturities tipped as route to success