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

MishTalk

Energy production is extremely capital intense, and often accompanied by negative free cash flow. Since early 2010, energy producers have raised $550 billion of new bonds and loans as the Federal Reserve held borrowing costs near zero, according to Deutsche Bank AG. Junk bonds of Energy XXI Ltd. cents since September.

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Unrealistic Expectations – Part II – Gotcha!

Martinka Consulting

In the past I’ve written about how low interest rates and bank using the SBA guarantee program and its low down payment requirements plus a 10-year amortization have caused buyers to pay more for businesses than they would have years ago (because their payments are the same or less). Many banks will go as low as 1.25:1 times profit.