Private Credit Defaults Climb To 6.3% In August, Fitch Says
U.S. private-credit stress is ticking higher as Fitch Ratings put the trailing 12-month default rate at 6.3% through August 2026.
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Why It Matters
More private companies are having trouble paying back their loans. When defaults go up, it can mean the economy is getting weaker or risky.
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