Where We Are (Last of a Series)

THE LEAD|July 5, 2024

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For investors, then, conditions remain propitious for private credit. The delivery of yield premiums to liquids, lower risk, and predictable income should continue. With rates still high, leverage should remain in a range. And the more growth-oriented sectors will likely continue to offer the best opportunities for investing and financing…

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