Leveraged Loans
The Great Credit Bifurcation: Leveraged Loan Market Plummets 34% in Q1 2026
As the first quarter of 2026 comes to a close, the high-flying leveraged finance market has hit a significant turbulence zone. Data for the quarter reveals a sharp 34% decline in leveraged loan activity compared to the same period last year, marking the slowest start to a year for credit