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With debt coming due, investment-grade companies are paying up, too

5 min read . Updated: 01 Dec 2022, 06:27 PM IST Nina Trentmann, The Wall Street Journal

Insurance provider Humana recently sold $1.25 billion in senior notes with coupon rates of 5.75% and 5.875% that mature in 2028 and 2033. (Photo: Reuters) — Insurance provider Humana recently sold $1.25 billion in senior notes with coupon rates of 5.75% and 5.875% that mature in 2028 and 2033. **(Photo: Reuters)**

Corporate funding markets are thawing, but higher interest rates have CFOs weighing whether it is better to sell bonds now or turn to shorter-term options

Corporate funding markets appear to be thawing as finance chiefs at a number of highly rated companies face a year-end deadline decision: Refinance near-term debt coming due with bonds at higher rates now or turn to shorter-term options on the chance rates might be lower in the new year.

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