Insights

What We’re Reading – Week of 09/10/2021

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week.

NB: ($) denotes subscription site.

 

The search for yield leads bond buyers to unrated debt.  This kind of reach for yield hasn’t ended well historically.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)

 

Wall Street lends corporate America ESG credibility for a paltry 0.01%.

Article via Bloomberg ($)

 

The world economy runs on GPS.  It needs a backup plan.

Article via Bloomberg ($)

 

People are borrowing against a volatile set of assets in crypto currencies.  Borrower beware.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)