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We think EZ peripheral spreads will rise further

We continue to expect euro-zone “peripheral” spreads to rise over the remainder of the year, owing to a combination of deteriorating appetite for risk, higher policy rates, and ambiguity about the ECB’s willingness to support the peripheral bond market.

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