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While Oracle may still carry an Investment grade rating, its 30-year bonds are increasingly trading with high yield characteristics. Our latest AxessPoint dives into the recent liquidity dynamics and trading behavior around the recent rating downgrade.
Executive SummaryMarket impact is measurable and manageable. It is driven by liquidity, size, and execution choice.Median post-trade impact is 13% of the bid-ask spread in US HG and 11% in EUR IG.Liquidity matters most: low-liquidity US HG bonds show nearly twice the median impact of high-liquidi...
The Federal Reserve recently announced the removal of forward guidance. In this analysis we examine how US HG and HY trading activity behaves around historical hike cycles.
Access the right liquidity at the right time through a connected, multi-protocol approach that includes partnerships and data.
Block trading is increasingly being done electronically. Gareth Coltman, Head of Product, EMEA and APAC, MarketAxess, explores what's driving this trend and why it will continue.
During times of volatility, established trading patterns often break down. The usual playbook goes out the window, liquidity providers can step back, and market participants scramble to locate buyers and sellers. This is precisely where Open Trading — our global, all-to-all electronic marketplace — delivers value.
Originally published on Markets Media | December 3, 2025
Steve Tait, Head of US Dealer Execution Business at MarketAxess, explains what’s behind the growing success of the Mid-X protocol.
Originally published on WatersTechnology | Sept. 16, 2025
MarketAxess won the Best Sell-Side trading network category in this year’s Sell-Side Technology Awards, thanks largely to its recently launched DealerAxess offering. Patrick Bailey, Head of Open Trading® and DealerAxess, EMEA and APAC, MarketAxess discusses the thinking behind the launch, the ben...
Technology is reshaping execution strategies in EM Hard Currency. MarketAxess’s recent client panel in London highlighted the growing importance of electronic solutions like TRFQ and Open Trading® when trading larger sizes.
Bringing high-touch service to you. Did you know that MarketAxess is a top client for many of the world’s dealers? Our Open Trading® network is a top 3 counterparty for most of our dealers on the platform and is even often #1! If we’re going to be your premium counterparty you should expect a pre...
Combining the best of liquidity and white glove service. After 25 years of working for traditional IDBs and in sales trading roles, I had a front-row seat to the inefficiencies in the dealer-to-dealer markets. Why aren’t dealers interacting with each other the way they do with the buy-side? Why h...
As a leading provider of transition management, Russell Investments is one of the largest and most diverse fixed income trading groups in the industry. This case study details the relationship between the two firms and how Russell has been able to harness the power of our unique data toolset.
At a time when interest rates demand that funds perform, hedge funds are emerging as the new ‘liquidity begets liquidity’ bastions and with that they are seeking new, forward-thinking trading and data solutions. MarketAxess has observed this evolution across our businesses; when look...
At the end of March, a client, unannounced to the market, ran an Investment Grade buy program on the platform, trading approximately $1.6bn over the course of five days. That wasn’t a one off—several weeks ago, another client executed a similar program, this time in High Yield. We ran...
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Increased demand for Latin American debt securities by both local and international investors, coupled with new technology solutions, has continued to drive the adoption of e-trading in Brazil, Mexico and other major Latin American markets. Access a complimentary copy of this new research report ...
Last year, the markets were a one-way trade. Aggressive rate increases leading to horrible returns. Sell everything! And ask questions later... In the first quarter this year, it was the exact opposite. Now, everyone is chasing bonds. Especially New Issues. After a dismal 2022, at 6% yields...
Earlier this month, PIMCO, one of the world’s largest fixed income asset managers, published their view on how to improve the functioning of the US Treasury market. The paper was picked up quickly by Robin Wigglesworth at the FT – which served to further highlight how market participa...
Learn about our Diversity Dealer Initiative where you can achieve more diversity and liquidity without extra steps in your daily trade execution process. The opportunity to be impactful and socially responsible now comes bundled with added value to your bottom line through greater pricing efficie...
Volatile price fluctuations and market-wide dislocation led trading participants to search for new sources of liquidity. Unlike the Credit Crisis of 2008/9 when all-to-all trading connections were not possible, participants came together to find and create liquidity through Open Trading®
