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Utilities’ $770B Bond Issuance Wave Powers the AI Grid Buildout

April 22, 2026April 19, 2026 by Bruno

U.S. utilities are planning $1.4 trillion in capex to power AI data centers — and financing it means a $770B bond issuance wave that will reshape investment-grade credit markets.

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Junk Bonds in 2026: What Widening Credit Spreads Are Signaling

May 11, 2026April 14, 2026 by Bruno

High-yield credit spreads are widening in 2026. Here’s what the junk bond market is telling investors about recession risk, corporate debt, and what comes next.

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Oil at $100, Credit Markets on Watch: What Corporate Bonds Reveal

May 11, 2026April 13, 2026 by Bruno

WTI crude surged above $100 after Iran ceasefire talks collapsed. Here is what corporate bond spreads reveal that equity markets may be missing.

Categories Capital Markets, Energy & Commodities Tags capital markets, corporate bonds, credit markets, inflation, Iran, oil prices Leave a comment

Private Credit’s $2 Trillion Stress Test

April 11, 2026April 9, 2026 by Bruno

Blue Owl’s redemption cap signals the first real cracks in private credit. Here’s what it means for borrowers, banks, and the $2 trillion market.

Categories Economy & Macro Tags capital markets, credit markets, direct lending, private credit, Wall Street Leave a comment

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