PRIVATE CREDIT

Oct 18 2025FINANCE

Bank Stocks Take a Hit: What's Shaking Up the Market?

The stock market is feeling the heat today, especially bank stocks. The Nasdaq 100 futures are down, and the VIX "fear" index has spiked. This is the highest it's been since last April when President Trump announced new tariffs. Two banks, Zions Bancorporation and Western Alliance Bank, revealed they had some bad loans. This news sent shockwaves through the market. ...

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Sep 20 2025BUSINESS

Private Lending: A Risky Game of High Stakes?

Big shots in Europe's money world are sounding the alarm about the private credit market. They say it's growing too fast and could lead to another big financial mess. Oliver Bate, the boss of Allianz, one of the world's biggest insurance companies, thinks parts of this market are like a "casino. " He worries that without proper rules, it could cause problems like the...

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Aug 13 2025BUSINESS

Trump's New BLS Chief: What It Means for Economic Data

President Trump recently picked EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This choice has sparked a lot of debate. Some people, like Steve Bannon, think Antoni is a great fit. Others, like Jason Furman, believe he lacks the right experience. The main concern is whether Antoni can keep economic data honest and accurate. Right now, economists are worried...

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Jul 18 2025FINANCE

Private Credit: Not as Risky as You Think

Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan, has expressed concerns about the rapid growth of private credit and its potential to trigger another financial crisis. He has compared it to the risky lending practices that led to the Global Financial Crisis. However, not everyone agrees that private credit is as risky as Dimon suggests. Private credit is a type of lending that is...

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Affirm’s New Funding: A $4 Billion Boost for Buy Now, Pay Later

Affirm Holdings, a popular buy now, pay later company, just scored a massive deal. Private credit firm Sixth Street is investing $4 billion over the next three years to help Affirm make more loans. These loans are typically for four to six months, and the deal could lead to over $20 billion in loans over time. This is good news for Affirm, as it means more people can...

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