Private Credit Boom Threatens Stability, Says Global Watchdog

Private Credit Boom Threatens Stability, Says Global Watchdog

Private credit, representing lending by nonbank entities to companies, has in recent years come to rival traditional bank lending in size and influence. According to the U.S. Federal Reserve, private credit outstanding has roughly doubled over the past five years. At the same time, many firms — especially midsize businesses or those without easy access to public markets — now rely heavily on private credit funds for financing. PYMNTS I…

Understanding Private Credit Risks in Uncertain Times

Ryan Nauman and Andrew Krei discuss the dynamic landscape of private markets including the recent surge in private market investments, particularly in private credit, and discuss concerns about potential risks and systemic impacts.

Private Credit Fault Lines

Private Credit Fault Lines Gold has risen during most recessionary periods — sometimes dramatically — and has shown a tendency to “hold steady or rise” when other assets decline. John Mauldin Sun, 11/30/2025