Sub-Prime to Sink More
This morning, S&P placed 612 U.S. subprime RMBS classes on Watch Neg and announced methodology revisions. A teleconference was to be held by S&P at 10am. According to UBS, "The vast majority of the issues put on Watch Neg are in the triple-B category, although Watch listings extend even into some double-A tranches."
This could partially explain the huge rally in treasuries today while spread product, such as corporate issues, have faded and spreads widened. Look for more fallout in the months to come.
This could partially explain the huge rally in treasuries today while spread product, such as corporate issues, have faded and spreads widened. Look for more fallout in the months to come.
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