Blackstone, Blue Owl Tap Bond Markethttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/blackstone-blue-owl-tap-bond-market-videoPrivate credit is returning to the bond market in a big way. Blackstone’s BCRED raised $750 million and Blue Owl sold $400 million as strong demand helped drive record August investment-grade issuance. Bloomberg’s Kat Hidalgo explains why investors are coming back, but still favor safer exposure higher in the capital stack. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 18, 2026 2:39 PM
US High-Grade Bond Sales Set August Record in Year Full of Themhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/us-high-grade-bond-sales-set-august-record-in-year-full-of-themUS investment-grade bond sales have set a third straight monthly record, continuing the market’s fastest pace of issuance as spending on the artificial-intelligence buildout fuels corporate borrowing.
Aug 17, 2026 6:42 PM
Yes Bank Makes Bond Market Comeback Years After AT1 Write-Offhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/yes-bank-makes-bond-market-comeback-years-after-at1-write-offYes Bank Ltd. is returning to the bond market for the first time since the Indian private lender wrote off a risky local note in 2020, and has hired arrangers for a dollar issuance, according to people familiar with the matter.
Aug 17, 2026 7:51 AM
Jayden Daniels reportedly wants LSU to return its copy of his Heisman Trophyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jayden-daniels-reportedly-wants-lsu-131255814.htmlThe recent fight between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his number started with a demand that the school stop using his name, image, and likeness.
Aug 15, 2026 1:12 PM
Inflation Is Cooling. But is 2% Out of Reach?https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-15/inflation-is-cooling-but-is-2-out-of-reach-videoBlackRock’s Rick Rieder says the latest CPI report gave markets reason to celebrate, but inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. He argues the economy is now “in the ballpark” and that raising overnight rates may not be the most effective way to bring inflation lower. The bigger issue for markets may be the long end of the yield curve, where fiscal deficits, heavy treasury issuance and AI-rel...
Aug 15, 2026 12:02 PM