In Europe, More Corporate Debt Would Be A Good Sign
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ING Economic and Financial Analysis4.97K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(13min)CommentsSummaryIf you fear overleveraged US corporates and believe the credit cycle has peaked, take note of the sharp fall in corporate debt ratios in Europe.This should shield Europe from any possible correction in the US. Low leverage has coincided with low investment ratios, but we expect European corporates to take on more leverage next year.That would be a good sign. sankai/iStock via Getty Images By Marieke Blom, Chief Economist and Global Head of Research and Jeroen van den Broek, Global Head of Sector Research We hear your concerns and we're watching US corporate leverage Noise out of the USThis article was written byING Economic and Financial Analysis4.97K FollowersFollowFrom Trump to trade, FX to Brexit, ING’s global economists have it covered. Go to ING.com/THINK to stay a step ahead. We’re sorry we can’t reply to individuals' comments.Content disclaimer: The information in the publication is not an investment recommendation and it is not investment, legal or tax advice or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any financial instrument.This publication has been prepared by ING solely for information purposes without regard to any particular user's investment objectives, financial situation, or means. For our full disclaimer please click here.