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North America Leveraged loans Western and Southern Europe 11 Jun 2026

Stable leveraged loan markets weather Q1 storms

Despite headwinds related to AI-led disruption and the conflict in Iran, leveraged loan markets in Europe and the US proved resilient in Q1, with high-quality borrowers continuing to access financing throughout the quarter

Global High yield bonds North America Western and Southern Europe Asia-Pacific (excl. Japan) 27 May 2026

US high yield holds firm as Europe and Asia falter amid geopolitical shocks

AI-driven demand and lower exposure to software shield US high yield markets from macro challenges, but activity dips in Europe and Asia

Private credit 26 May 2026

Lenders turn to back-leverage to boost returns

Total return swaps and loan-to-loan facilities offer a way for lenders to bolster performance as loan margins narrow

North America M&A (excl. buyouts) Energy Technology & computer related 18 May 2026

Investment in next-gen power assets is a boon for leveraged investors

Demand for data centers and consolidation in the US power industry is generating a steady flow of new-money deals in an otherwise volatile market

Technology & computer related Infrastructure 08 Apr 2026

Debt markets evolve as data center boom builds

New data centers are orders of magnitude larger than those built a decade ago and require vast sums of capital to construct. Debt markets are evolving to meet the accelerating demand for financing

17 Mar 2026

Renewed deal flow building momentum in leveraged loans

US and European leveraged loan markets navigate a tumultuous year to post record levels of issuance in 2025

High yield bonds North America Western and Southern Europe Asia-Pacific (excl. Japan) 03 Mar 2026

High yield issuance climbs for third consecutive year

Despite macroeconomic volatility, high yield issuance recorded year-on-year gains in 2025 as interest rate cuts and investor demand lifted activity levels, especially in the US

Healthcare Private credit 24 Feb 2026

Private credit players diversify their healthcare reach

Healthcare has become a key sector for private credit, but only lenders with a firm grip on industry-specific complexities will be equipped to deliver long-term results

Private credit 03 Feb 2026

How to prepare for a downturn as a private credit lender

Private credit has proven resilient in the face of inflation and interest rate headwinds, but after a prolonged period of macroeconomic disruption, pockets of pressure are creeping into portfolios

NPLs 19 Jan 2026

New NPL investment opportunities emerge as market shifts

European NPL stocks may be static due to declining risk as interest rates come down, but new investment opportunities are emerging as market dynamics shift

North America Structured finance 10 Dec 2025

Mexican borrowers lean on structured finance in volatile market

Structured finance has provided Mexican borrowers with a reliable source of capital through a period of political and macroeconomic uncertainty

Global North America Leveraged loans Western and Southern Europe Asia-Pacific (excl. Japan) 09 Dec 2025

Leveraged loan markets set for strong finish to 2025

Green shoots in the M&A market have provided a timely boost for leveraged loan issuance, putting the market on track to end the year strong