What High Yield Bonds Really Mean for Your Portfolio
As investors seek higher income in a volatile market, high yield bonds attract attention. This explainer breaks down ...
Credit Markets
Explore the Credit Markets tag with 4 recent articles covering earnings signals, credit risk shifts, and market outlook to help you refine borrowing and investing decisions.
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USHY Investors: Watch This 350 Basis-Point Trigger Next Year
The USHY high-yield ETF nears a pivotal 350 basis-point spread threshold, a move that could overshadow a year of coup...
Upstart's Biggest Risk Isn't AI—It's Its Funding Model
Upstart gained fame for its AI-driven lending, but the real stakes for investors lie in who funds the loans. This art...
Private Credit Revenue Climbed: A Key Market Signal
A big jump in one segment reveals more about private lending than a flashy corporate spin-off. Here’s how to read the...
Upstart's Auto Loan Push Could Redefine AI Lending
A new wave of AI-enabled lending could be headed for auto loans. This article explains why upstart's auto loan push m...
Money: Blurring Lines Between Public and Private Investments
Private markets are tightening their grip on everyday investing. This article explains how the line between public an...
Bankruptcy Months Debt Settlement: Which Path Costs Less
As consumer debt climbs, a sharp cost comparison shows bankruptcy can wipe out unsecured balances in months, while lo...
How a 21-Year-Old Welder Escapes a $30,000 Debt Spiral
A 21-year-old welder faces a $30,000 vehicle loan at 30% APR. By selling the truck and consolidating into a lower-rat...
BuzzFeed Blows Past Debt Deadline, Raising Bankruptcy Fears
BuzzFeed wins a brief reprieve on a $5 million debt due May 18, after a prior going-concern warning. The move spooks ...
The Problem Real Estate Paying: A $3T Risk Nobody Sees
A quiet crisis is forming in the real estate lending world. This article explains the $3 trillion challenge, who feel...
Fed Rate Hikes Debate, Credit Tightening Sparks Markets
Credit conditions are tightening ahead of any Fed move, driven by higher bond yields and a wave of AI financing. Inve...
High Yielding ECC’s CLOs Face Unrated Risk Amid Defaults
Eagle Point Credit Corp. slashed its monthly distribution in April 2026 after a sharp NAV decline, spotlighting the r...