The Federal Reserve lowered its policy rate but signaled a more "cautious" approach to future cuts in light of higher inflation expectations. Policy uncertainty was one of several contributing factors to that change in forecast.

Higher charges for BB bonds would only marginally impact CLO market.

Tighter spreads are expected as floating-rate demand continues.

The deal mitigates mortgage-pool risk with CLO credit strengths

Nonagency issuances are expected to increase 85% for this year over 2023, and rise another 36% in 2025, the second best since the financial crisis.

Unlike some recent RMBS deals, both exclude riskier interest-only loans and those supporting investment properties.

Legacy RMBS structured to withstand challenging mortgage market

Mortgage originators should expect more of those interest rate dips that took place in September, but when they happen is the unknown factor, economists said.

Delay refinancing two loans prompts drop to below investment-grade for one class of CMBS

Affirm partners with Sixth Street to sell its buy now/pay later loans to the investment firm; Associated Banc-Corp promotes Steven Zandpour to deputy head of consumer and business banking; Visa Direct speeds up its money transfers; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

Offshoot of well-known European asset manager taps JP Morgan to structure deal

New arrivals to the ABS market seek investors in less than stellar-rated bonds.