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Private Credit's Hidden Default Problem Has Grown Since 2022, PIMCO Says

Aug 24, 2026 · 03:15 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Private Credit's Hidden Default Problem Has Grown Since 2022, PIMCO Says

Private credit shows more signs of financial stress than headline default rates suggest, according to a new PIMCO analysis.

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Why It Matters

Private credit (money lent to companies outside banks) seems safer than it looks because many struggling borrowers haven't officially stopped paying yet. When you see private credit investments, watch carefully for companies that are stressed even if they haven't missed payments.

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