Author's Profile

John Atkins

Director, Managing Editor (bonds)

John has written about the financial markets for more than 20 years, including coverage of the high-grade corporate bond markets since 1993. Prior to joining LCD in May 2011, John wrote for Reuters and Thomson prior to their merger, as well as IDEAglobal.

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Articles by John Atkins

US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap

The US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap is the definitive report on the latest activity in the high-yield and high-grade bond markets, featuring commentary and data on the week’s headline news.
November 12, 2026

US Credit Markets Weekly Wrap

The US Credit Markets Weekly Wrap is the all-in-one report on the latest news in leveraged finance, including leveraged loans, private credit, high-yield bonds, high-grade bonds and distressed credit.
November 5, 2026

Microsoft returns to bond market to fuel massive capital spending plans

The triple-A rated company priced $25 billion of notes on Oct. 29, adding to a staggering sum from hyperscalers this year.
October 30, 2026

US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap

The US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap is the definitive report on the latest activity in the high-yield and high-grade bond markets, featuring commentary and data on the week’s headline news.
October 8, 2026

US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap

The US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap is the definitive report on the latest activity in the high-yield and high-grade bond markets, featuring commentary and data on the week’s headline news.
October 1, 2026

US Credit Markets Weekly Wrap

The US Credit Markets Weekly Wrap is the all-in-one report on the latest news in leveraged finance, including leveraged loans, private credit, high-yield bonds, high-grade bonds and distressed credit.
October 1, 2026

US Credit Markets Quarterly Wrap

The US Credit Markets Quarterly Wrap summarizes the dynamics of the US leveraged finance markets, featuring extensive commentary and data on loans, bonds and private credit.
October 1, 2026

US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap

The US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap is the definitive report on the latest activity in the high-yield and high-grade bond markets, featuring commentary and data on the week’s headline news.
September 24, 2026

US Credit Markets Weekly Wrap

The US Credit Markets Weekly Wrap is the all-in-one report on the latest news in leveraged finance, including leveraged loans, private credit, high-yield bonds, high-grade bonds and distressed credit.
September 24, 2026

US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap

The US High-Yield Bond Weekly Wrap is the definitive report on the latest activity in the high-yield and high-grade bond markets, featuring commentary and data on the week’s headline news.
September 17, 2026