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May 19, 2026

Debt Capital Markets Update

Weekly UpdateRates CreditRates Govt BondsPrivate MarketsEnergyFinancials

Piper Sandler's weekly DCM update highlights a busy week of $4.7 billion in high-yield bond pricing and $11.3 billion in leveraged loan launches. While investment grade volume is up significantly year-over-year, secondary high-yield yields saw a 19 bps increase.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.High-yield bond issuance remains robust with $4.7 billion priced across eight deals last week, bringing year-to-date volume to $107.4 billion.
  • 2.The leveraged loan market saw significant activity with 15 transactions launched last week totaling $11.3 billion.
  • 3.Secondary market yields for B2/B rated high-yield bonds increased by 19 bps to 6.79%, while leveraged loan yields decreased slightly to 8.03%.

Table of Contents

  • Loan & Bond Yields and Volume
  • DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS CONTACTS
  • Market Commentary
  • New High Yield Bond Issues
  • New Leveraged Loan Launches
  • New Investment Grade Bond Issues
  • Total Debt Volume
  • Benchmark Yields

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Authors

Len SheerAmrit AgrawalJames Chiarelli

Securities

MURCPAYNOW10 yr UST

Themes

Widening Fixed-to-Floating SpreadsResurgence of High Yield VolumeRefinancing Dominance in Leveraged Loans

Regions

North AmericaEuropeUnited StatesItalyLuxembourg