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Credit Spreads Snap Back from Initial Omicron Surge

Line chart comparing current high yield spreads against long term averges. Chart subtitle: Despite the emergence of the Omicron variant in several countries, current spreads are extremely tight compared to long-term averages. Chart description: Y-axis shows spread level 250bp to 500bp. X-axis labels show end of month date from 12/31/20 to 11/30/21. High Yield Spread is solid blue line and recent Omicron spike is highlighted. 2021 YTD Average is dashed line at 303bps. Since-Inception Avg ex '08 & '09 line is dotted at 459bps. Omicron spike reached 333 bps but has since retreated near 300bps. Chart Source: Bloomberg High Yield Index as of December 10, 2021.
Posted on December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 Full size 917 × 496

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