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High-Yield Bonds vs. Leveraged Loans: Key Differences Explained

October 4, 2026 by Bruno M.
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Compare high-yield bonds and leveraged loans. Learn how seniority, fixed vs. floating rates, call protection, covenants, and recovery rates differ.

Categories Market Education Tags capital markets, corporate debt, high-yield bonds, investing basics, leveraged loans

Credit Ratings Explained: How Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch Grade Debt

September 12, 2026September 4, 2026 by Bruno M.
Credit Ratings Explained: How Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch Grade Debt

Credit ratings are opinions on default risk from SEC-designated agencies. What the scales mean, why the BBB-/Baa3 line moves markets.

Categories Market Education Tags capital markets, credit ratings, high-yield bonds, investment grade, moody's ratings, s&p ratings

Junk Bonds in 2026: What Widening Credit Spreads Are Signaling

September 12, 2026April 14, 2026 by Bruno M.

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.

Categories Capital Markets Tags bonds, capital markets, corporate debt, credit markets, high-yield bonds, recession

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