Euro
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Investors likely to shun covered bonds for similarly priced — but better treated — SSA deals
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Raising long-term funding is not an 'imminent' need for the Swedish energy utility
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Clear election result could unlock issuance until end of November at least
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Positive inflows into credit funds are keeping FIG bankers optimistic
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◆ French firm takes €1bn a day before the US goes to the polls ◆ Investors looking for attractive French covered bonds ◆ French deals are tight to OATs despite high spreads
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New issue premiums are needed after a difficult week to sweeten post-US election issuance prospects
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Wider swap spreads provide French covered bonds a buffer against competing SSA levels
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Relative value mismatch between core and non-core issuers is one of many concerns
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Blowout month for euro high grade benchmark corporate issuance
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Euro loans could outperform despite offering lower coupon payments than in dollars
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◆ Bund-swap spread hits single digits ◆ Tight levels put pressure on Pfandbrief spreads ◆ Further 'expensive' covered supply unlikely