Archive for the ‘CDS Watch’ Category

Wells Fargo’s relative CDS performance

Wells Fargo credit default swaps are tightening relative to the other major American banks as investors find comfort in is smaller geographic footprint and less volatile business activities.

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Energy Future gets a second chance

Energy Future Holdings is raising money in order to pay off a loan that has been the source of technical default claims since last year.

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First auction of 2012

Earlier this week, the first settlement auction for the year was held with little fanfare for a relatively less popular name in the loan credit default swap market.

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First Rupee Credit Default Swaps Traded

IDBI Bank and ICICI Bank have completed the very first Rupee CDS trades.

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CMBX headed for more volatility in 2012?

CMBX and TRX spreads have been rising in anticipation for potentially ano

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New swaption trades

The first new CDS swaption trades in months reportedly took place in late August.

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CDS volumes reaching new 2-year highs

Last week the CDS market continued its third consecutive week of increased activity as reported by DTC with total volume outstanding at just under $30 trillion

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Weekly: China CDS trading up

As Chinese economic worries grow, derivative investors are moving into credit default swaps to hedge their bets.

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2013 maturities reach $3 trillion

2-3 year CDS contracts growing

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Weekly: Italy volumes almost reach $10 billion

Italy CDS volumes reached a new record high.

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