Junk bonds are ‘flashing yellow’: warning signs to watch

High-yield (junk) bonds are yielding 8.1%, up from 7.22% a month earlier, with overall spreads at 315 basis points and CCC‑rated spreads around 1,250 basis points. The market shows stress in lower‑rated issues, while credit quality remains strong and most issuers are BB‑rated or higher.

Source: Junk bonds are ‘flashing yellow’: warning signs to watch — CNBC

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