The CCC-BB spread tracks the difference in yield between lower-quality speculative-grade bonds (CCC-rated) and higher-quality junk bonds (BB-rated). When this spread widens, it signals that investors are demanding greater compensation for holding the riskiest credits (a classic early-warning signal of stress building in financial markets). When it tightens, it reflects investor confidence and a healthy appetite for risk. What the Data Is Telling Us Over the past two years, th

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 Astoria today announces that assets under management (AUM) across its exchange-traded fund (ETF) suite have surpassed $500 million, marking a major milestone for the firm and reflecting strong investor demand for Astoria’s actively managed, quantitatively-driven ETF strategies. Astoria’s ETF platform provides investors with differentiated exposure across actively managed equities, real assets, and dynamic fixed income, areas designe