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This study examines the market-implied premiums for bearing default clustering risk by analyzing credit derivatives contracts on the CDX North American Investment Grade (CDX.NA.IG) portfolio between September 2005 and March 2021. Our approach involves constructing a time series of reference tranche rates exclusively derived by single-name CDS spreads. The default clustering risk premium (DCRP) is captured by comparing the original and reference tranche spreads, with the former exceeding the latter when investors require greater compensation for correlated defaults at the portfolio level. The fitted DCRP level significantly increased in response to the 2007-9 global financial crisis and remained relatively stable for a period, followed by a gradual decline beginning in 2016. Notably, the COVID-19 shock caused another sharp rise in the DCRP level. Our empirical analysis finds that the estimated DCRP has significant implications for asset pricing, particularly in affecting the investment opportunities available to U.S. stock investors during times of instability in the financial system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses U.S. direct investments abroad and statistics regarding American investments. Topics include foreign investment of U.S. multinational companies, the shares of various countries when it comes to U.S. investments, fears of U.S. direct investment shifting jobs abroad and the tendency for U.S. firms to invest in developed countries.

A country report for the United States is presented from publisher Congressional Research Service, with topics including U.S. direct investment abroad, foreign investment of U.S. multinational companies and the shares of various countries when it comes to U.S. investments.

The article discusses U.S. direct investments abroad and statistics regarding American investments. Topics include foreign investment of U.S. multinational companies, the shares of various countries when it comes to U.S. investments, statistics regarding the size and operations of Multinational Companies operating in the U.S. and fears of job loss in U.S. Multinational Companies deciding to invest abroad.

The article examines the status of investment and trade in the country Romania and provides information about its geography and social conditions. Despite its 21.6 million consumers, a well-educated workforce, and rich natural resources, Romania's investment is still described as far below potential. The favored sectors for American investment are information technology and telecommunications. Romania is a member of organizations such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Southeast Europe Cooperation Initiative (SECI).

Presents information on investments from the United States in Azerbaijan as of July 1999. Requirements for American investors to participate in the country's economy; Documents needed for investors; Protection of property rights.

The article discusses the ban on U.S. trade and investment with Iran. Topics discussed include the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the codification of the ban on U.S. trade with Iran and U.S.-Iran trade figures. Also mentioned are provisions on oil transactions, transshipment and brokering and civilian airline parts as well as personal communications, remittances and publishing, food and medical exports, export financing and humanitarian and related services.

The article discusses U.S. direct investments abroad and statistics regarding American investments. Topics include foreign investment of U.S. multinational companies, statistics regarding the size and operations of Multinational Companies operating in the U.S. and fears of job loss in U.S. Multinational Companies deciding to invest abroad.

The article presents a status report on the diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Turkey. Topics discussed include American investments in the Turkish military, reduced Turkish dependence on American economic support, and Washington's reliance on Turkey's regional influence for furthering U.S. foreign policy. The complexities in diplomatic relations brought about by the conflicts in the Middle East and issues related to democratic practice and religious freedom are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the report "China's Economic Rise: History, Trends, Challenges, and Implications for the United States" by the U.S. Congressional Research Service as of December 17, 2013. Topics discussed include foreign economic relations between U.S. and China, the history of China's economic development, and foreign direct investment (FDI) in China. Also mentioned are the effect of global economic crisis in 2008 to China's economy and implications of China's economic rise for the U.S.

The article provides an overview of the economy of the Asia-Pacific region, in particular the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries. Statistics on population, gross domestic product growth and share in world imports are presented along with the significance of the region to U.S. trade and investment. The economic and demographic diversity of TPP countries is highlighted in comparison with the U.S. A list of potential TPP participants is presented which includes Canada, Japan and Mexico.

The article discusses the international sanctions imposed on Iran in order to ensure compel Iran for verifiably demonstrating that its nuclear program is for peaceful uses as of 2012. The topics discussed include ban on the U.S. trade and investment with Iran, financial sanctions imposed on Iran's Central Bank, and economic effects of sanctions on development of energy sector, investments by foreign firms, and nuclear negotiations.

A report on the U.S. trade and investment relationship with Sub-Saharan Africa in the 21st century is presented. It notes the U.S. economic relations with region on several measures like debt relief, trade and development policy. It mentions the African Growth and Opportunity Act approved by the Congress in May 2000 that provides technical assistance and trade capacity support to the region. The law includes various government agencies including the Agency for International Development.

The article discusses U.S. direct investments abroad and trends regarding American investments. Topics include foreign investments of U.S. multinational companies, the effects such investment have on the U.S. economy and fears of job loss in the U.S. when Multinational Companies decide to invest abroad.

Focuses on the efforts of Italian-American group Pioneer Global Investments to increase its asset base in Asia by the end of 2005. Investment bank that will sell the group's funds in Taiwan; Plans of the group for its funds in Hong Kong, China and Singapore; Initiatives launched by the group to market its funds globally.

Focuses on the financial services industry in Iraq. Status of Iraqi stock exchange; Flow of Iraqi capital into Jordan; U.S. investments in Iraqi private-sector enterprises.

The article presents information on Vietnam's economic conditions. Vietnam's government wants national investment to boost economic growth towards the official target of 7.5%-8.0% in 2004. According to Business Monitor International Ltd., recently announced measures to tackle Vietnam's high non-labor costs will have an especially positive impact on investment. American investment in Vietnam remains low, highlighting the way in which gains from the signing of the bilateral trade accord with the U.S., in terms of new export-oriented manufacturing looking to target the lucrative American market, have come mainly from Asia, and from domestic Vietnamese firms, rather than from U.S.-based companies. Competition for capital has intensified in Vietnam as the economy's pace of growth has accelerated. This has led the State Bank of Vietnam, the country's central bank, to take a series of steps aimed at curbing the rise in commercial bank lending rates, including reducing compulsory reserve requirements and lowering the re-financing rate for commercial banks. Vietnam's government plans to sell bonds with a total value of US $4.1 billion on domestic and international capital markets in order to raise money for local infrastructure projects over the next four years.

Presents information on the investment of U.S. aluminum producer Alcoa for Brazil. Value of the investment of company; Purpose of the investment; Benefits of the investment for Brazil.

The article presents a reprint of the article "BRICs and beyond: Can Mars challenge Mondelez, Nestle dominance in Indian chocolate?" by Katy Askew, which appeared in the online resource' March 27, 2015 issue. It reports on the plan of American confectionary company Mars Inc. to invest in Indian chocolate market, challenging its rivals Mondelez International Inc. and Nestle SA. It notes that Mars will establish a production plant for its Snickers chocolate brand in Pune state of Maharashtra.

The article reports on the remarks made by U.S. Senator Chris Coons at the second annual Opportunity: Africa conference in Delaware wherein he stressed the need for the U.S. to shift its focus on Africa to economic opportunities. Coons cited the failure of U.S. investors and businesses to notice the growth in civil society, entrepreneurship and the middle class in Africa. Comments from Steve McDonald, an executive from Africa, and author Jonathan Berman about Africa are included.