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Credit Risk
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Bank Subordinated Debt Spreads Widen as Investors Demand Higher Yields
AT1 bonds and CoCos face compressed valuations as institutional buyers price in elevated credit risk, raising capital costs for lenders
Big Tech AI Debt Alarm Flashes in CDS Markets
Credit default swap premiums for Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, and Amazon have risen sharply since 2025, signaling investor concern over AI capex sustainability.
Capitec H1 Earnings Rise 19% Despite Rising Credit Loss Ratio
South Africa's largest bank by clients reported record first-half profit but credit impairment jumped 21 percent, signaling potential consumer stress ahead
Private Credit Defaults Hit 6.3% in August, Showing Spread Widening Ahead
Fitch's record default rate among U.S. private debt borrowers is forcing institutional investors to recalibrate duration risk and prepares the market for wider spreads in below-investment-grade pa.
Citi Models Senegal Debt Restructuring at 43-50 Cent Recovery Rate
Analysis identifies West African Development Bank, African Export-Import Bank, Africa Finance Corp. and Ecobank Transnational as most exposed to Senegal credit risk.
Big Tech's Off-Balance-Sheet AI Debt Hits $1.65 Trillion, Exceeding Declared Liabilities
A Nikkei study finds U.S. tech firms' off-balance-sheet AI liabilities swelled eightfold in four years, complicating risk assessment for investors and credit analysts.
Bond Market Flags Systemic Risk in Inflation-Fueled Circular Financing
Veterans warn that relying on rising collateral values to justify leveraged structures repeats a pattern seen before past credit blowups.
Apple's No-Lockout Financing Policy: A Calculated Bet on Services Revenue
Apple will not disable devices for missed lease payments, accepting higher credit risk to protect its installed base and high-margin services revenue.
Ares Capital's 10.5% Yield: Credit Quality Will Decide Dividend Fate
Ares Capital's double-digit dividend yield looks tempting, but investors must scrutinize its loan portfolio for credit deterioration before committing capital