Bond Traders Stunned as Losses on SpaceX’s New Debt Keep Growing
Bond traders are facing unexpected losses as SpaceX enters the debt market to raise capital despite holding $100.8 billion in cash.
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SpaceX turned to the bond market to raise capital while reporting $100.8 billion in cash. While shares stabilized, bond traders experienced growing losses on the new debt.
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SpaceX has turned to the bond market to raise capital. While the company reports $100.8 billion in cash, bond traders have been stunned by growing losses associated with this new debt.
Coverage from Bloomberg and Financial Times highlights the volatility of these instruments, with the Allianz CIO warning that the SpaceX bond sale suggests markets may be in 'bubble territory.' Conversely, Barchart suggests the debt market test may have performed better than some expect. Future focus remains on the trajectory of losses for bond traders and whether this debt issuance serves as a reliable proxy for the company's stock valuation.
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Bond Traders Stunned as Losses on SpaceX’s New Debt Keep Growing Bloomberg · 90d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
How much cash does SpaceX report having?
SpaceX reports having $100.8 billion in cash.
What is the reaction among bond traders?
According to Bloomberg, bond traders are stunned as losses on the new debt continue to grow.
What warning has been issued regarding the bond sale?
The CIO of Allianz warned that the sale signals markets are in 'bubble territory'.
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