Artificial intelligence is helping fill pricing gaps in an already illiquid bond market. Bond markets are illiquid by nature, but regulatory changes to shore up the financial system have made them even more so. Fintech companies like Overbond think AI can help.

Negative rates can help the economy get out of a jam, but they’re a risky play. Negative or zero interest rates can help boost capital spending when the economy takes a downward turn, but going that low is a risky move, because it leaves central banks little room to manoeuvre if things get worse