2Q 2020 Investor Presentation
2Q 2020 Credit Market Update
COVID-19 disrupts real economy, credit markets buoyed by stimulus
-
NO
ON
NC
Real Economy
COVID-19 Pandemic
>> New cases of COVID-19 increased in the U.S.,
while declining in Europe and parts of Asia
» Optimism around vaccine success
due to positive early data
» Policy responses: some U.S. states
rolled back re-opening measures
Geopolitical Impact
>> U.S. - China frictions escalated
>> U.S. election season in focus
>> New international travel restrictions
» Oil price recovery
Macroeconomic Response
>> IMF: Worldwide 2020 GDP revised lower by 190 bps to -4.9% in June
>> U.S. Fed committed to purchasing up to $750 billion of corporate debt
>> Ongoing dovish monetary policy by U.S. Fed and other central banks
>> Fiscal stimulus in the E.U.
ONI
☐ N
骨
Credit Markets
Investment Grade Bonds
>> Record 2Q 2020 issuance volumes1
>> Continued liquidity-driven capital raising
>> Limited M&A pipeline
High Yield Bonds
» Strength throughout 2Q 2020
>> Significant spread tightening
>> Increased appetites for risk assets evidenced
by strong equity market performance
Leveraged Loans
>> Market re-opened but remained weak
» Leveraged M&A limited
» Continued fund outflows
» Less demand for floating rate
1.
MIS rated issuance.
MOODY'S
2Q 2020 Investor Presentation - August 11, 2020
15View entire presentation