Junk Bond Spreads Diverge Further From Stocks
One of the stock market’s important warning signs is getting louder. Junk bond spreads and equities usually move together. When they don’t, it’s worth paying attention. Check out this excerpt from Elliott Wave International's August 19 Short Term Update.
“[This chart] shows updated prices for both the S&P 500 and the Bloomberg CCC-rated junk bond yield spread, which is inverted … so that it aligns with stock prices. So, a declining line on the chart showing junk bond spreads means that spreads are widening,
