Primary yields widen slightly so far in November

Yields have widened slightly in November to the highest average since July. The average yield, assuming a three year term to repayment on first-lien institutional loans is in the 5.36% context so far in November, slightly up from 5.1% in October. Demand for loans remains strong, and some issuers continue to successfully tap the market to cut costs, but weaker credits are facing some pushback. In turn, the number of downward and upward price flexes are roughly the same so far this month. In contrast, downward price flexes outnumbered upward price revisions by 2.3 times in October...