Imagine money is like a seesaw. Sometimes one side (like company bonds) goes up, sometimes it goes down. Recently, the side representing company bonds went up, meaning it became more expensive for companies to borrow money. This is because of a trade war (like a big argument between countries about buying and selling things).
- Companies had to pay more to borrow money.
- This happened because of a trade war between countries.
- Experts think this might continue for a while.
| Thing | Number |
|---|---|
| High-yield bond spread (peak) | 299 basis points |
| Investment-grade spread (peak) | 89 basis points |
| Tariff increase on some goods | 25% |
