Scott MacDonald
Scott MacDonald
credit cycle drop last likely looking peaked rather sharp
The credit cycle likely peaked last year. But we aren't looking at a sharp drop down, rather a long sloping hillside.
deals hybrids nervous people relatively
These deals are still relatively new to the market. People may be a little more nervous about where hybrids are headed.
bad buying credit hybrid securities sensitive
You have to know what you're buying in to. Hybrid securities are going to be the most sensitive to any bad times in the credit markets.
banking industry operations running
The banking industry is extraordinarily prepared, but there's no way to keep all operations up and running when they are under the water.
coming factor investors minds
A factor on everyone's minds is the pipeline. Investors want to know what's coming up on the menu.
certainly credit helps positive question spin year
The Dow is up on the year and anything that has a positive spin to it certainly helps give you a better feel in the credit market. But the question is sustainability?
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