Will Schmitt

Companies backed by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in line for lower financing costs through eligibility for tax-free bonds

Regulator accuses trading firm of ‘sinister scheme’ to manipulate derivatives markets

Companies dispense with ESG projects or quietly fund them in contrast with Europe where activity remains above 2021 levels

State and local governments worry credit for big projects could be used to offset cost of Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Markets fear a new wave of volatility next month when a deadline for trade negotiations ends

Family company joins crowded field of funds aimed at cryptocurrency investors

US corporate debt markets have stabilised after volatility prompted by Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariff announcement

Chipmaker leads declines as Wall Street sell-off reignites

Upsized offering from energy group ends two-week high-yield bond drought triggered by Trump trade war

Slowdown in high-yield bond market issuance threatens a tentative rebound in dealmaking