CREDIT DAYBOOK AMERICAS: 2025 Global Bond Sales Near $6 Trillion

Nov. 6, 2025, 12:30 PM UTC

Annual global bond sales are on the brink of reaching $6 trillion for the first time, as easier financing conditions have fueled borrowing by governments and companies alike.

  • Activity, which has just topped the old full-year record set in 2024, has accelerated this year as a gauge of worldwide credit risk has repeatedly hitits lowest levels since 2007
  • US investment-grade sales are set to pull back on Thursday from Wednesday’s uptick as average yields rose to their highest level in two months
  • Junk-bond issuance has rebounded this week, with volume now at $7.7 billion, compared with October’s total ...

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