Spectral norm of product of two matrices

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Suppose that $A$ and $B$ are square matrices. We know that the spectral norm of $A$ is less than or equal to one. We also know that

$C = BCA^T + D$

where $C, D$ are square and positive definite matrices.

Can we say anything about the spectral norm of $AB$? For example, under what conditions spectral norm of $AB$ is less than or equal to one?