Firms Swarm Debt Market With $37 Billion in High-Grade Bonds

Firms sold $37 billion of investment-grade bonds in the US on the first Monday of 2026, kicking off what’s expected to be a record year for issuance.

Twenty companies including General Motors Co.’s auto-financing arm and gas pipeline operator Williams Cos. tapped the market for new debt after the holiday break, marking the busiest day for high-grade bond offerings since October. Foreign banks including Credit Agricole SA and UBS Group AG also helped fuel the selling spree.