Corporate and government borrowing hits highest level since pandemic
Portfolio outflows reach record levels in March, first quarter, StatsCan says
New issue activity on track to meet US$950 billion full-year forecast
Sovereign ratings drive bulk of positive rating action
Foreign investors dump Canadian government debt
RBC Capital Markets leads both debt, equity league tables
Highly-indebted countries could face a negative feedback loop
Across advanced economies, lending demand slowed sharply
Canadian investors bought foreign bonds, driving outflows in the month
Economy, rate environment are the main risks to issuers' finances