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Credit Spotlight on US Technology
Rising default risks and credit divergence signal a potential shakeout in the tech sector amid volatile returns and shifting global dynamics.
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Leverage Loans: Morningstar LSTA and Issuer Consensus Credit Index
After a stellar performance over the past 12 months, the Leveraged Loan total return index is diverging from its respective credit indices.
US Commercial Real Estate
Warning signs continue to flash in US Commercial Real Estate, with Industrial & Office sectors worst affected by the persistence of hybrid working. However, Credit Benchmark data shows various US REITs currently with a positive credit outlook.
Monthly Credit Outlook: June 2023
The June Monthly Credit Outlook looks at recent credit trends and highlights seen in the consensus dataset. This month, Global Corporates, Financials and Sovereigns all show net downgrades.
Sovereign, Financial and Corporate Default Risks
Latest Credit Benchmark data shows that the credit rating of a country’s financial system is heavily influenced by that of the Sovereign, and, in countries with the strongest credit, the Financial sector is stronger than the Corporate sector.
AI: Disruption Now, Efficiency Later
Is AI all promise, no profit? The Economist suggests equity markets are unconvinced as to the immediate value of AI tech. In credit terms, AI-focused firms are outperforming other Global Tech firms; keeping pace with Global Corporates.
Monthly Credit Outlook: May 2023
The March Monthly Credit Outlook looks at recent credit trends and highlights seen in the consensus dataset. This month, stubborn inflation risks steeper global credit deterioration.
