Archive for January, 2016

Giddy About Beer Deal

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

This is an earlier report as in a previous note Bloomberg reports book size at $80 billion. BFW 01/13 15:11 AB InBev Book Size Said to Be Over $60b for 8-Part Deal AB InBev Long Maturities Said to Attract Most Demand 2016-01-13 15:30:45.317 GMT By James Holloway (Bloomberg) -- AB InBev’s 10Y and 30Y tranches ...

Ten Year Auction

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Via CRT  Capital: We are optimistic about this afternoon's 10-year auction and expect non-dealer interest to be significant (average is 72% for this benchmark) and see the risks skewed toward a stop-through.  This morning's selloff has priced-in a modest concession off the recent low yield marks and history shows nine of ...

In Bev Deal

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Via Bloomberg: BFW 01/13 15:11 AB InBev Book Size Said to Be Over $60b for 8-Part Deal MORE: AB InBev Book Size Said to Be Over $80b for 8-Part Deal 2016-01-13 15:18:30.288 GMT By James Holloway (Bloomberg) -- Books said to close at 10:30am. * Information from person familiar with the matter, who is not authorized to ...

Beer Price Talk

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Via Bloomberg: *IPT: AB INBEV 3Y +120A, 5Y +145A, 7Y +165A, 10Y +180A 2016-01-13 12:15:02.669 GMT Information from person familiar with the matter, who is not authorized to speak publicly and asked not to be identified. --JAMES HOLLOWAY -0- Jan/13/2016 12:15 GMT

Excellent Analysis Of Hilary Clinton E Mail Problem

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

I highly recommend this analysis of the problems that Ms Clinton faces in navigating    her way around unusual email arrangement while she was America's chief diplomat. The Justice Department and the Obama Administration will also have unwanted and vexing problems from this issue as the President rides off into oblivion. Via ...

FX

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Via Marc Chandler at Brown Brothers Harriman: Hump Day Bump   - Many of the capital markets are enjoying reversals today - The most important economic news that appears to have helped foster the "risk-on" activity was China's trade figures - The North American calendar is light - Brazil reported November retail sales at -7.8% ...

More on Beer Financing

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

I just posted this on the InBev bond deal which is expected today. A Bloomberg story earlier in the day yesterday suggested a $25 billion deal in US dollars. This WSJ story at day's end calls for $30 billion in financing (with possibly more down the road). Via the WSJ: By Mike ...

Beer Financing

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

This Bloomberg story was out yesterday when I had donned my Grandfather cap rather than my bond market seer cap. The story via Bob Elson at Bloomberg suggests that the financing of InBev's takeover of Miller will come to market today. The story suggests the financing will total $25 billion. ...

Happy Days Are Here Again

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Via katie Martin at  the FT: Stocks are rallying while government bond prices are falling as better than expected Chinese trade data, a more stable renminbi and firmer oil prices bolster investors’ risk appetite. The upbeat tone is helping base metals advance in spite of a stronger dollar. Gold is down $4 ...

Low Oil Prices as Sovereign Pain

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Via the WSJ: By Spencer Jakab Jan. 12, 2016 12:32 p.m. ET Petrodollars are rapidly turning into petropennies. As oil prices flirt with the $30-a-barrel level, a key question becomes whether producing nations can continue to stand the pain. Assessing the economic and political risks to major exporters is far from straightforward. Depending on ...