European Corporate Bond Market: Spreads, Yields, Size
The pages listed below show the history of corporate bond spreads and performance, as well as the size and growth of the Euro-denominated corporate bond market, since 2003. They are a means for interested parties to gain a sense and appreciation of how the bond market in Europe has performed and grown during this period. All data supplied by Markit Group Ltd.
Investment Grade >>
Index: iBoxx EUR Corporates
High Yield >>
Index: iBoxx EUR HY Overall
Senior & Subordinated Financials >>
Index: iBoxx EUR Financials
Non-Financial Corporate Hybrid >>
Index: iBoxx EUR Non-Financials Subordinated
CoCo Bond Market Index >>
Index: iBoxx EUR Contingent Convertibles
Sterling Corporate Market >>
Index: iBoxx GBP Corporates
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