Morning Espresso: Financial Market Update - May 18, 2025
CACIB FIG Syndicate Morning Espresso - May 18, 2025
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The Bank of England delivered a 25bps rate cut on May 7, bringing its key rate to 4.25%. The decision revealed a surprising three-way split among policymakers with 5 voting for the 25bps cut, 2 voting for a larger 50bps cut, and 2 preferring no change. The cut came amid cooling inflation (2.6% in March) and concerns about lackluster UK economic growth coupled with uncertainty from Trump's trade policies. The BOE estimated that US tariffs would lower British inflation by 0.2 percentage points over two years and reduce economic output by 0.3% after three years, though Trump later announced he would scrap 25% tariffs on British steel and lower car tariffs to 10%. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve held rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% at its May meeting, noting "uncertainty about the economic outlook has increased further" in its statement. Inflation has been approaching the Fed's 2% target (headline inflation at 2.3%), but the central bank remains concerned about potential tariff-driven price increases. Market sentiment improved dramatically following US-China trade talks, with the Dow surging 1,160 points (2.81%) to 42,410 on May 12 while the S&P 500 jumped 3.26% and the Nasdaq soared 4.35% after Treasury Secretary Bessent announced both countries agreed to temporarily cut tariffs. However, markets dropped late last week after Moody's downgraded the US amid concerns about increasing government debt. In geopolitical developments, a ceasefire between India and Pakistan ended their worst exchange of fire in nearly three decades.
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Sparkasse Hannover successfully priced its second benchmark Pfandbrief last week, attracting strong domestic interest with minimal new issue premium. In a positive sign for primary markets, both senior and covered bond issuance has seen favorable conditions for long-dated paper. Lloyds Bank tapped the euro market with an exceptionally well-subscribed covered bond, while DNB's joint biggest deal of the year attracted the largest order book since last May with the tightest spread in almost a year. Recent deals should encourage other borrowers into euros and sterling, with modest concessions and strong subscription ratios. Activity across the capital structure continues with Sabadell pricing an AT1 amid merger reports and Erste finding solid demand for its AT1 offering.
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19/5 - ING Group, Mediobanca 20/5 - Deutsche Bank, UniCredit 21/5 - Commerzbank, Santander 22/5 - HSBC, BNP Paribas 23/5 - UBS, Credit Agricole
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CA | ✨Asia Credit ✨| Mon Petit Journal - May 18, 2025
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✨ Asia/EM Primary ✨
- 15th May MANDATE: State Bank of India USD 144A/REG S Senior 5Y/10Y Notes MANDATE: PT Indofood Sukses Makmur IDR 1.5T 5Y Senior Notes
- 16th May PRICED: ICICI Bank INR 75Bn 5Y Infrastructure Bonds at 7.05% MANDATE: Manila Water Company PHP Benchmark 5Y/7Y Sustainability Bonds
- 17th May PRICED: State Bank of India $750m 5Y at T+120bp, $1.25bn 10Y at T+155bp MANDATE: Republic of Philippines USD 144A/REG S 5Y/10Y/30Y Notes
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