Piper Sandler
June 8, 2026
Debt Capital Markets Update
Weekly UpdateRates CreditEquitiesEnergyFinancials
The Piper Sandler Debt Capital Markets Update for the week of June 8, 2026, reports $11.4 billion in high-yield bond issuance and $10.2 billion in leveraged loan launches. Secondary market yields for B2/B rated issues rose during the week, with high-yield bonds increasing by 27 bps.
Key Takeaways
- 1.High-yield market saw $11.4 billion in issuance last week, while leveraged loan launches totaled $10.2 billion.
- 2.Secondary market yields rose for both leveraged loans (+2 bps) and high-yield bonds (+27 bps) for B2/B rated issues.
- 3.Investment grade bond issuance is up 30.9% year-over-year compared to 2025.
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
Author(s)
Securities
WhirlpoolDuke Energy Carolines
Themes
Refinancing activityYield spread expansionInvestment Grade vs High Yield divergence
Regions
GlobalUnited States