Oracle Bonds Rally as It Signals Disciplined Funding OutlookOracle Corp. bonds rallied on Thursday even as its shares tumbled, after the database giant calmed debt investors by saying it doesn’t expect additional bond issuance this calendar year and outlining plans to raise $40 billion of debt and equity in the current fiscal year.
US Bonds Surge as Trump’s Vow That War Is Ending Sends Oil LowerTreasuries rallied after comments by US President Donald Trump on the war against Iran sparked a slide in oil prices that caused traders to price in lower chances of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike this year.
Zambia’s Bond Buyback Hands More Impetus to 39% Local-Debt RallyZambia’s world-beating local debt may be poised for further gains after the government’s success buying back a potentially costly dollar bond.
Dangote Refinery Seeks to Raise $1 Billion in Private Debt SaleNigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote’s refinery unit is seeking to raise as much as $1 billion through a private sale of debt, people with knowledge of the plan said.
Warren Wants Wall Street to Disclose Data on AI Firm ExposureSenator Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill requiring financial institutions to disclose their exposure to artificial intelligence companies, continuing her push for more scrutiny on the sector’s funding.
US Stock Futures Rise as CPI Eases Rate-Hike FearsUS equity futures advanced after Wednesday’s inflation print calmed investor fears of Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes, while a swift end to renewed American strikes on Iran kept oil prices in check.
Short Bets Against GoldenTree’s Travelodge Debt Rise to RecordInvestors are piling into bearish bets against Travelodge Hotels Ltd’s debt as the market becomes increasingly concerned about the UK budget hotel chain’s outlook and refinancing prospects.