Traders Magazine — Fixed Income

Why Faster Corporate Bond Markets Matter for the Real Economy

Recent record‑breaking corporate bond issuance, led by Amazon, has shrunk capital‑raising windows from weeks to mere hours. The speed of credit markets now hinges on rapid interpretation of massive data flows, yet many firms still rely on outdated terminals and spreadsheets. This operational lag hampers price discovery, inflates borrowing costs, and can delay investment decisions. Accelerating bond market efficiency is therefore critical to sustaining real‑economy growth.