Barclays' Meghan Graper on Fed Market Implications

The transcript discusses concerns about inflation and the potential for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates multiple times, which could lead to a recession. It highlights the market's shift towards safe havens like long-dated US Treasurys amid volatility. Despite challenges in the Treasury market, there is a strong demand for investment-grade debt, as evidenced by significant interest in recent transactions. The transcript also notes the worst start to a year for the Treasury market in decades, yet investment-grade demand remains robust.

What are the potential consequences of the Fed raising rates as mentioned in the text?

How has the market reacted to the central bank's actions according to the text?

What does the text suggest about the current state of the Treasury market?

In what way has the demand for investment grade debt changed despite market conditions?

What factors are influencing the willingness of investors to engage in new deals?