Disney Leads One of Busiest Days Ever for Investment-Grade Debt Issuance

The video discusses Disney's $7 billion bond issuance, highlighting it as part of a busy day for investment-grade bonds. Despite a slow year for bond issuance, the total investment-grade debt in the U.S. has surged to $5.8 trillion. Companies are extending maturities and taking advantage of low post-crisis bond yields.

What is the significance of Disney's $7 billion bond offering?

How does the current investment grade bond issuance compare to previous years?

What factors contributed to the surge in investment grade debt in the United States?

What impact did quantitative easing have on bond yields and borrowing?

Why are companies looking to push out the maturities of their bonds?