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$550 Billion Energy Junk Bond Bubble Busts; "Whac-A-Mole" Distortions in Multiple Markets

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Energy production is extremely capital intense, and often accompanied by negative free cash flow. The Fed is responsible of course, by holding interest rates at record lows, stimulating all sorts of speculative investments. CJES), postponed financings this month as sentiment soured. Junk bonds of Energy XXI Ltd.

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BIS Slams the Fed; Ridiculous Question of the Day: "Is The Fed Going To Attempt A Controlled Collapse?"

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It could represent a hidden vulnerability, especially if backed by domestic currency cash flows derived from overextended sectors, such as property, or used for carry trades or other forms of speculative position-taking. Financing problems of non-financial corporations in EMEs can also feed into the banking system.