Corporate bonds post strongest monthly gains since August as investors shrug off risks
Barclays and Aegon warned the credit rally could fade if earnings weaken or Middle East tensions flare.
Ben Carter
Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.
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