credit defaults

Brexit Fears Sour Outlook for European Debt
The Economy

Brexit Fears Sour Outlook for European Debt

More than half of credit managers are also expecting increased defaults in North America and Asia, an IACPM survey finds.
By Matthew Heller | July 13, 2016
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Corporate Ratings Outlook Worst Since Crisis
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Corporate Ratings Outlook Worst Since Crisis

There were three times as many debt-issuing companies on negative credit watch as on positive at the end of 2015, S&P says.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 13, 2016
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Junk Bond Default Rate to Hit 3.3%
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Junk Bond Default Rate to Hit 3.3%

S&P warns the speculative-grade market will be under pressure from a "near-certain" hike in interest rates.
By Matthew Heller | November 17, 2015
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Loan Managers See Rising Defaults in Next Year
The Economy

Loan Managers See Rising Defaults in Next Year

While respondents to a quarterly survey continue to be concerned about defaults, the outlook for credit spreads is decidedly mixed.
By Matthew Heller | October 22, 2015
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Corporate Bond Recoveries Lagging
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Corporate Bond Recoveries Lagging

Recoveries by corporate bond investors usually increase after a peak in the default cycle. This time that isn't the case, says Moody's.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 30, 2015
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Contradiction in the Credit Markets
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Contradiction in the Credit Markets

While corporate credit spreads are still narrow, credit portfolio managers see defaults rising in the next 12 months, especially in Europe.
By Matthew Heller | January 21, 2015
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