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Citadel's Rubner sees stronger setup for US stocks in Q4

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:14:08 -0400

Investing.com -- US equities reached all-time highs as Citadel's Scott Rubner outlined a more favorable framework for the fourth quarter, citing improved market conditions following September's reset.

Rubner noted that September reduced several market excesses. Positioning declined, leverage decreased, retail activity cooled, systematic strategies sold, and valuations compressed. He described the starting point for the fourth quarter as materially healthier.

Corporate earnings form the core of the bullish case, according to Rubner. The market is shifting focus from macroeconomic factors to individual company performance. Corporate profits stand at record levels, with earnings estimates continuing to rise. Third-quarter earnings per share expectations were

Citadel's Rubner sees stronger setup for US stocks in Q4

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:14:08 -0400

Citadel's Rubner sees stronger setup for US stocks in Q4

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:14:08 -0400

Citadel's Rubner sees stronger setup for US stocks in Q4

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:14:08 -0400

Citadel's Rubner sees stronger setup for US stocks in Q4

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:14:08 -0400

Rising corporate borrowing costs force US companies to rethink plans

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:19:56 -0400

Investing.com -- A sharp sell-off in US government bonds is forcing American companies to change their borrowing plans as costs climb to the highest levels since May 2020.

Borrowing costs for companies with the lowest credit ratings reached 17% this month. The rise follows Treasury yields climbing to multiyear highs, with investors demanding higher compensation for lending to businesses with weaker credit.

The risk premium for companies rated triple C or lower has increased to 12 percentage points, the largest spread since 2022. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note reached its highest level since 2002 last week.

Bank of America reduced its

Rising corporate borrowing costs force US companies to rethink plans

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:19:56 -0400

Investing.com -- A sharp sell-off in US government bonds is forcing American companies to change their borrowing plans as costs climb to the highest levels since May 2020.

Bank of America reduced its

Rising corporate borrowing costs force US companies to rethink plans

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:19:56 -0400

Investing.com -- A sharp sell-off in US government bonds is forcing American companies to change their borrowing plans as costs climb to the highest levels since May 2020.

Bank of America reduced its

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (LQD) call put ratio 2.7 calls to 1 put with focus

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:23 -0400

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (NYSE: LQD) 30-day option implied volatility is at 8; compared to its 52-week range of 5 to 11. Call put ratio 2.7 calls to 1 put with focus on November 105 and 108 calls.

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (LQD) call put ratio 7.5 calls to 1 put with focus on November 105 and 108 calls as share price down 1.1%

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:09:38 -0400

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (NYSE: LQD) 30-day option implied volatility is at 8; compared to its 52-week range of 5 to 11. Call put ratio 7.5 calls to 1 put with focus on November 105 and 108 calls as share price down 1.1%.

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (LQD) spreader of 4K contracts of October 105 puts and 4K contracts of October 106 calls

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:14:47 -0400

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (NYSE: LQD) 30-day option implied volatility is at 7; compared to its 52-week range of 5 to 11. Call put ratio 1 call to 1 put with a focus on a spreader of 4K contracts of October 105 puts and 4K contracts of October 106 calls.

BofA: Fixed income funds see strongest inflows in six years

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:02:45 -0400

Investing.com -- Fixed income funds recorded their strongest weekly inflows in six years during the past week, reaching levels not seen since June 2020, according to Bank of America. Investment-grade, high-yield, government bond, loan, emerging market, and money-market funds all attracted capital.

Investment-grade funds marked their sixth straight week of inflows, with mid-term funds leading the way. Short-term and long-term funds also saw inflows. The inflows spread across the credit curve spectrum for the fourth week in a row.

High-yield funds recorded their eighth consecutive week of inflows. European-domiciled high-yield funds saw stronger inflows in global-focused and euro-focused strategies compared to US-focused

BofA: Fixed income funds see strongest inflows in six years

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:02:45 -0400

High-yield funds recorded their eighth consecutive week of inflows. European-domiciled high-yield funds saw stronger inflows in global-focused and euro-focused strategies compared to US-focused

BofA: Fixed income funds see strongest inflows in six years

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:02:45 -0400

High-yield funds recorded their eighth consecutive week of inflows. European-domiciled high-yield funds saw stronger inflows in global-focused and euro-focused strategies compared to US-focused

BofA: Fixed income funds see strongest inflows in six years

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:02:45 -0400

High-yield funds recorded their eighth consecutive week of inflows. European-domiciled high-yield funds saw stronger inflows in global-focused and euro-focused strategies compared to US-focused

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (LQD) call put ratio 1 call to 1.2 puts with a focus on May 29 weekly 108 calls and puts

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:04:23 -0400

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (NYSE: LQD) 30-day option implied volatility is at 8; compared to its 52-week range of 5 to 11. Call put ratio 1 call to 1.2 puts with a focus on May 29 weekly 108 calls and puts.

BofA IQ Credit Strategist: 'we prefer to continue hedging Iran war risks. Long the Chemicals sector is one such hedge'

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:58:58 -0400

BofA IQ Credit Strategist: 'we prefer to continue hedging Iran war risks. Long the Chemicals sector is one such hedge'.

The analyst comments "Last week, the risks for IG spreads were a blend of heavy supply and the Iran war. The supply overhang has been largely resolved after the $115bn in issuance. This positive technical for the second half of March is now offset by the lack of any resolution of the Iran conflict. Continued sizable tail risks from Iran suggest spreads should be biased wider in the second half of March as well. We position for slower supply by being

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (LQD) spreader of 139K contracts of February 108 and 110 puts

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:20:28 -0400

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (NYSE: LQD) 30-day option implied volatility is at 5; compared to its 52-week range of 5 to 16 with a focus on a spreader of 139K contracts of February 108 and 110 puts.

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (LQD) call put ratio 1.1 calls to 1 put into FOMC policy meeting

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:34:33 -0400

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (NYSE: LQD) 30-day option implied volatility is at 7; compared to its 52-week range of 6 to 16. Call put ratio 1.1 calls to 1 put into FOMC policy meeting.

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (LQD) option IV near low end of range

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:19:34 -0400

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (NYSE: LQD) 30-day option implied volatility is at 7; compared to its 52-week range of 6 to 16. Call put ratio 1 call to 1.7 puts.

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (LQD) call put ratio 4.7 calls to 1 put with a focus on September 110 calls

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:12:12 -0400

Ishares Iboxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Etf (NYSE: LQD) 30-day option implied volatility is at 6; compared to its 52-week range of 6 to 16. Call put ratio 4.7 calls to 1 put with a focus on September 110 calls.

BofA Investment Grade Credit Strategists: 'recession risk remains low'

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:10:43 -0400

BofA Investment Grade Credit Strategists: 'recession risk remains low'.

The analyst comments "IG spreads reached near cyclical tights this week on the combination of strong technicals, declining tariff uncertainty and a resilient US economy. These positive catalysts appear to have run their course. Net supply will likely turn from flat in June and July to positive in August and September. We think the focus will shift from announcing deals to the stagflationary impact of tariffs rates that ended up higher than expected. Finally, the big negative revisions to US payrolls as well as relatively soft preliminary 2Q GDP print paint

BofA Investment Grade Credit Strategists: 'recession risk remains low'

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:10:43 -0400

BofA Investment Grade Credit Strategists: 'recession risk remains low'.

BofA Investment Grade Credit Strategists: 'recession risk remains low'

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:10:43 -0400

BofA Investment Grade Credit Strategists: 'recession risk remains low'.

BofA Investment Grade Credit Strategists: 'recession risk remains low'

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:10:43 -0400

BofA Investment Grade Credit Strategists: 'recession risk remains low'.