U.S. Firms Tap Bond Market with Nearly $70 Billion Issuance Post-Labor Day
Posted on Sep 06, 2025 / USA
In one of the busiest post-Labor Day weeks on record, U.S. corporations issued nearly $70 billion in investment-grade bonds, surpassing expectations for the holiday-shortened week. Over 54 issuers raised more than $67 billion, highlighted by a $6 billion bond deal from Merck to support its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, and a $4 billion refinancing issue from Cigna. Bond spreads tightened near record lows, sustained by low borrowing costs and elevated confidence in the market. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s September 16–17 meeting, where rate-cut moves could further stimulate issuance.
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