Less than meets the eye with first-quarter GDP decline
First-quarter U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) printed slightly negative for the first time in three years, posting a decline pretty much in line with consensus expectations.
Chart of the Week: Is record credit insurance a cause for investor concern?
2026 is likely to be a record year for corporate credit issuance, fueling investor concerns about excess supply, significant artificial intelligence (AI)-related debt issuance, and potentially higher risk premiums in credit markets.
