How will the ECB taper affect corporate bond yields?

We think that corporate bond yields will rise only gradually as the ECB tapers its asset purchases next year. After all, the economy looks set to continue performing well. And the Bank is likely to keep enough flexibility in the programme to increase corporate bond purchases again, if needed.

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