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Corporate Bond Downgrades Hit Decade High as Refinancing Window Narrows
A $42 billion volume of corporate bonds fell to junk status in 2025, a seven-fold increase from 2024, as refinancing pressure forces companies to lock in higher rates before costs climb further
Thoma Bravo Concedes 40 Terms in Proofpoint Refinancing
Lenders including BlackRock and Invesco extracted tighter borrowing limits and enhanced oversight in a $5 billion debt extension, signaling a structural shift in private equity financing dynamics.
Private Credit Default Rates Hit Five-Year Highs at Ares, Blue Owl, Blackstone, Golub
Nonperforming loan ratios at all four funds exceeded 2023 stress levels, with software exposure — 20 percent or more of most portfolios — the sector's next fault line.
AI Credit Surge Defies Middle East Inflation Pressures
Investor demand for artificial intelligence exposure continues to overshadow inflation risks from escalating Middle East tensions