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Private credit funds and BDCs are facing liquidity stress as rising interest rates make it difficult for borrowers to service debt, leading to increased short positions and potential defaults.

Impact: A wave of defaults in private credit could trigger a broader financial crisis, as these assets are less liquid and transparent than traditional bank loans.

— from AI Finance Risks and Rising Global Interest Rates · Mikroökonomen a.k.a. Mikrooekonomen· Oct 16, 2026