U.S. investment-grade corporate bond sales surged 12% YoY in January, reaching $208.4 billion — the largest January issuance ever recorded.
To put this in perspective:
Only four months in history saw higher issuance: March–May 2020 and March 2022
This is just the 6th time ever that monthly issuance has crossed the $200B mark
The 6-year January average sits much lower at $153.5B
The impact isn’t limited to the U.S. alone. Heavy borrowing is pushing a global debt wave, with total public bond issuance up 11% YoY, hitting a record $930B in January.
What it signals:
Corporations are locking in funding aggressively — a classic sign of uncertainty around future rates, liquidity, and economic conditions.
Debt is rising fast. Markets should pay attention.
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