Meanings of risky companies in English

Within bonds, the safety implied by government backing was in demand, while the IOUs of risky companies were less sought after.

As the credit crisis began to bite, metals prices tanked and risky companies around the world found it ever tougher to raise finance.

But in the current conditions, these could both be the wrong choice, as you could end up with exposure to some very risky companies.

While other credit markets have started shoveling out loans to solid and risky companies alike, financing for this $6.7 trillion market is all but dead.