Private Credit’s Growing Complexity Untested Through Market Cycles

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Private credit (PC) markets remain resilient, despite recent challenges stemming from tariff-driven market volatility, slowing economic growth and a higher policy rate trajectory than initially anticipated at the beginning of the year.

In Fitch’s “Private Credit: Q&A” report, it addresses key questions from global investors, including:

  • Does PC growth and size pose systemic risks?
  • Do banks face financial stability risks from PC exposure?
  • How does the change in rate outlook affect middle-market borrowers?
  • What are key trends to watch for business development companies (BDCs)?
  • What second-order effects do BDCs face from tariffs?
  • How do open-ended retail strategies introduce risk, opportunities?
  • What are key considerations of alternative investment manager and insurance interconnectedness?

Contact: Brad Hamner
Brad.Hamner@fitchratings.com

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