Investments

Guardian's contribution includes up to $400 million of seed capital that Janus Henderson will invest in securitized credit and active fixed-income product innovation.

The deal can be upsized to $2 billion, and the transaction will repay principal sequentially, growing non-declining enhancement as the notes amortize.

Focus is now on Tuesday's inflation data for any signs of a pickup in price pressures. The report will be the first to show tariff-related costs.

Industry diversification and strong borrower financials bode well for CLO prospects in uncertain times.

Powell said as policymakers look for more clarity on tariff policies, the risks of higher inflation and unemployment have increased due to President Donald Trump's sweeping levies.

The declines on Thursday pushed two- to 10-year yields higher by at least 10 basis points on the day after President Donald Trump urged people to buy stocks based on the latest trade developments.

With the central bank expected to keep its benchmark rate steady at 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, traders will be scrutinizing comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

The goal is to address an existing "bottleneck" in financing for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defense industry.

The pace of hiring drove traders to dial back rate-cut bets that had steadily mounted as Trump's trade war unleashed havoc in financial markets and sowed fears of a US recession.

The selling comes after overseas investors made record purchases of US corporate debt in 2024. Official data shows the demand slowing in February.