After years of rapid growth, the global sustainable bond market is entering a new phase, according to a new series of sustainable bond outlooks from S&P Global Ratings. Issuance should stabilize at $800 billion-$900 billion in 2026 as regional trends diverge and the market matures.  "The era of rapid expansion is giving way to a period of measured growth. Issuers contend with rising debt maturities, shifting policy priorities, and a more competitive capital market," said Patrice Cochelin, Managing Director, Sustainability Methodology and Research, at S&P Global Ratings. [...]