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SFA Research Corner: Recalibrating Through Tariff Squalls
April 17, 2025
Asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) and term asset-backed securitization (ABS) markets have not been immune from tariff-related volatility. ABCP spreads inched wider as investor demand shifted toward shorter-dated, floating-rate paper. In term ABS, spreads have widened, creating more attractive entry points for investors. While tariffs have weighed on economic outlooks and introduced pressure on credit fundamentals,Continue reading “Homepage”
SFA News
Economic Reports Closely Watching Consumer Spending
Recent economic reports find that despite economic volatility, consumer spending remains intact, and the labor market remains stable. However, current consumer spending rates could reflect…
Tariffs Begin to Impact the CLO Market
Large sales in the CLO sector have caused the risk premiums on top-rated CLOs to increase by 10 basis points. Other smaller, and lower rated…
CFPB Memo Hints to the Bureau’s New Direction
According to American Banker, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Russel Vought directed the CFPB to review and withdraw guidance that does not conform to the…
Tariffs Could Increase Housing and Rental Costs
Recent over-construction of multifamily properties had led to price concessions as landlords tried to attract tenants, according to the Wall Street Journal. However, current tariffs…
FT: Investment Pledges into the U.S. Uncertain
Many countries have informed their businesses to suspend investment into the U.S. According to the Financial Times (FT), $1.9 trillion in investment pledges from domestic and international companies…