The cost of insuring exposure to U.S. government debt has been rising steadily this year, hovering near its highest level in ...

US CDS spreads suggest US debt is riskier than official ratings indicate, while equities remain complacent. Learn why the ...

The cost of insuring euro-denominated credit against default was unchanged, having risen on Friday after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on goods from the EU.

Treasurys remained under pressure, pushing up yields, after Moody's appeared to surprise traders late Friday by stripping the ...

The credit default swap index (CDX) is a benchmark financial instrument comprising credit default swaps (CDS) issued by North American or emerging market companies. Each CDX tracks a basket of ...

Many credit default swaps (CDSs) are maintained through ongoing premium payments, similar to conventional insurance that requires regular premiums. There are two parties in a CDS contract.

CDS prices reflect how risky a borrower seems ... several industry watchers said. "The credit default swaps have become popular again as the debt ceiling remains unresolved," said Freddy Wong ...