Reuters

05 Jun 2026, 13:00 UTC · 3h ago

Private credit boom cools as lending, flows slow sharply

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U.S.-focused direct lending issuance has slowed in recent months. — A slowdown in issuance suggests a cooling of the private credit boom and potentially tighter financing conditions for corporate borrowers.
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Private credit fundraising remains below its recent peak levels. — Lower fundraising momentum indicates reduced investor appetite or capital availability for new private credit allocations.
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