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Market risk indicators are increasingly important amid global tensions and interest rate volatility. Consensus credit data offers a view beyond the VIX index and credit spreads – and recent data suggests financial institutions see the current problems translating into higher default rates.

As credit markets become more challenging and volatile amid Fed tightening and expanding credit spreads, consensus data provides a stable reference point for assessing underlying portfolio credit risk. This report analyses a universe of bonds tracked by the iBoxx High Yield Index.

The energy sector had a difficult pandemic and Government attempts to pursue net zero carbon policies added further challenges. But with the UK oil giants announcing record profits, it is clear that their setbacks were short-lived. This report examines regional credit trends and recovery patterns for US, UK, EU and Asian Oil & Gas companies

January 2022 has been a difficult month for investors and looming Fed rate hikes mean more “Risk Off” days ahead. The hunt for yield continues, and with equity dividends at a high, consensus credit data can identify which industries are also underpinned by safe credit.

The Containers and Packaging Sector has boomed during the pandemic, but increasing legislation around plastic packaging will require investment from producers. This analysis looks at pre- and post-COVID credit trends for the Europe & US sectors, plus single company credit risk examples for a number of leading producers.