Japan credit pipeline slows as investors grapple with volatility
Why it matters: The number of borrowers planning yen deals is down 60% from last year.
- Borrowers planning yen deals are down approximately 60% from a year earlier.
- The credit pipeline in Japan is slowing at the start of the new fiscal year.
Japan's credit pipeline is experiencing a significant slowdown, with a 60% drop in planned yen deals from borrowers at the start of the new fiscal year compared to last year. This contraction suggests investors are grappling with increased market volatility, leading to a cautious approach in new credit issuance.
