Category: Credit and Debt

Private Equity’s Private Credit Problem

Investors have worried about who would get hit if there’s a private credit bust. Many on Wall Street think the pain goes further than the lenders.
Private Equity’s Private Credit Problem

Investors have worried about who would get hit if there’s a private credit bust. Many on Wall Street think the pain goes further than the lenders.
Private Equity’s Private Credit Problem

Investors have worried about who would get hit if there’s a private credit bust. Many on Wall Street think the pain goes further than the lenders.
Why Nvidia’s Big Profits Aren’t Lifting Markets

The chip giant at the center of the artificial intelligence boom again beat expectations. But it didn’t overcome investor jitters.
Is Blue Owl Private Credit’s ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’?

Steep declines in the shares of private lenders, after a major fund changed how investors can withdraw money, have sparked worries about more trouble to come.
Blue Owl Sets Off New Private Credit Fears

The private lender’s announcement that investors would no longer be able to make redemptions quarterly prompted fresh worries about the private credit industry.
The Sleepy Market for Japanese Government Bonds Is Now a ‘Battlefield’

Trading of Japanese government bonds, long considered moribund, is roaring back to life as fears of the country’s debt have sent yields surging.
White House Sees Win After 2 Strong Economic Reports

Solid jobs data and a soft inflation reading for January are welcome news for President Trump. But the bigger economic picture is less encouraging.
President Trump Wants Lower Rates. Warsh Could Have a Hard Time Delivering.

Kevin M. Warsh, whom Mr. Trump tapped to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, could face fierce resistance if he tries to pursue substantially lower borrowing costs.
Tips for Lowering Your Credit Card Interest Rate

The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.
Founder of First Brands, Whose Bankruptcy Spooked Wall Street, Is Indicted on Fraud

Patrick James, who was earlier ousted from the beleaguered auto-parts maker, is accused by federal prosecutors of faking invoices and lying about hidden debt for years.
Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth

The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.