Corporate Finance

January was the slowest month for deals since 2009.

January was the slowest month for deals since 2009.

Central banks purchase of longer debt helps borrowers like P&G pay lower rates.

Central banks purchase of longer debt helps borrowers like P&G pay lower rates.

Aims to make lifetime income more available in pension plans and 401(k)s.

Aims to make lifetime income more available in pension plans and 401(k)s.

Division signals readiness to contest anticompetitive mergers in court.

Issuance hit $17.6 bln Wednesday as companies lock in falling yields.