Investments

Out of all investor group types, those with the deepest pockets — property giants with 100 or more homes — tamped down their spending most at the end of last year, CoreLogic reported.

Despite perceptions that smaller companies are riskier, they pose less risk to investors. Realized loss rates are lower, and they deliver higher returns.

The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index has fallen 11% from a high in January 2021. That’s the biggest decline from a peak in data stretching back to 1990.

The two latest transactions follow in the wake of the government-sponsored enterprise’s first deal of the year and the release of a finalized capital rule aimed at facilitating broader risk-sharing.

The moves come after Powell struck a hawkish tone on Monday, prompting traders to rapidly ratchet up estimates for how aggressively the Fed will tighten monetary policy this year.

The U.S. economy is relatively insulated from the events unfolding in Eastern Europe. Western Europe may be affected indirectly by higher energy prices.

The transaction, expected to close on March 2, has a non-call period end date of two years from the expected closing, a reinvestment period end date of April 15, 2026.

The repricing comes as Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman suggested a hike of that magnitude could be on the table if inflation readings come in too high.

Treasuries led losses in global bond markets as inflation concerns, stoked by soaring oil prices, overshadowed any haven bids on the back of Russia-related tensions.

The best-performing countries on human and labor rights have significantly lower bond market spreads compared to the worst, even when taking into account factors such as level of income.