Rise in jobless rate driven by growing labour force, rather than layoffs
Effects likely to be focused on weaker, low-rated issuers
Weak market signals disinflation, need for more rate cuts, company report says
Price pressures continue pullback, led by energy
It's the central bank's first rate cut since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic
Defaults, delinquencies poised to rise for rate-sensitive borrowers
Bond issuance up, driven by accelerated refinancing
Direct conflict joins slew of elections as ongoing threats to credit
Rate cuts typically lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards
Monthly price rise of 0.1% seen as adding to likelihood of a September rate cut