LCD (Leveraged Commentary & Data)

Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD) operates under S&P Global Market Intelligence, which is part of S&P Global. LCD delivers news, insights, and analysis tailored for the worldwide leveraged finance sector.

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Government Regulatory Solutions | S&P Global

1 week ago | spglobal.com

Your clients need expertise that spans the globe, with local insights for actionable intelligence. We can get you there.
29_05_25 CLOs Podcast S7,E4 | S&P Global Ratings

1 week ago | spglobal.com

Sandeep and Hina explore the future of securitization in Saudi Arabia, sharing key takeaways from a recent S&P Global Ratings roundtable in Riyadh with Mohamed Damak and Matthew Mitchell.
Global Credit Conditions Update; US House Discusses AI; and Tariffs Weigh on Private Equity Firms | S&P Global

2 weeks ago | spglobal.com

Monday, May 19, 2025 — Read today's Essential Intelligence about the latest global credit conditions update, the US House's discussions on artificial intelligence regulations and how rising tariffs are impacting private equity firms' performance.
20_05_25 CLOs Podcast S7,E3 Merlin’s Credit Story | S&P Global Ratings

2 weeks ago | spglobal.com

Hina and Sandeep are joined by Raquel Delgado Galicia to discuss Merlin’s recent performance, our expectations for 2025, and the areas we are closely monitoring.
Trending topic: Tariff impact on banks, transportation lending, private equity | S&P Global

3 weeks ago | spglobal.com

S&P Global Market Intelligence presents a roundup of executive commentary and articles around the potential impact of President Donald Trump's recently announced tariff policy on the US financial services industry.
Private Credit in Infrastructure: Risk Assessment & Valuation | S&P Global

3 weeks ago | spglobal.com

Private infrastructure investing has been significant growth in recent years and plays a vital role in funding various types of industrial projects.
Default, Transition, and Recovery: Corporate Defaults Fall Below Long-Term Average | S&P Global Ratings

3 weeks ago | spglobal.com

S&P Global Ratings' 2025 global corporate default tally declined to eight, from nine in March, after the following defaults in April: Canada-based pure-play metallurgical coal company Conuma Resources Ltd. Luxembourg-based telecom provider Eos Finco S.a r.l. Luxembourg-based plastic packaging producer Kleopatra Holdings 2 S.C.A. U.S.-based veterinary practice management company Thrive Pet Healthcare LLC U.S.-based media company The E.W. Scripps Company U.S.-based manufacturer of plastics, fabrics, and chemicals Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC U.S.-based data analytics provider EagleView Technology Corp. U.S.-based acute care hospitals services operator Community Health Systems Inc. Corporate defaults decreased to eight in April, down from nine in March (see chart 1). Year-to-date defaults reached a two-year low and totaled 34, as of April 30, 2025. This is
Investors price in higher risk for investment-grade credit amid market turmoil

1 month ago | spglobal.com | Nick Lazzaro

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks April 23 during the Institute of International Finance Global Outlook Forum at the Willard InterContinental Washington in Washington, DC. Source: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images News via Getty Images. Investors are demanding higher returns for parking their money in investment-grade US corporate debt amid a broader reassessment of market risk stemming from changes to tariff policy that roiled financial markets this month.
Institutional, retail investors shed $27B in US stocks in early April sell-off

1 month ago | spglobal.com | Nick Lazzaro

Institutional and retail investors offloaded a combined net of $27 billion in US stocks in early April — much of which was bought by hedge funds, index funds and exchange-traded funds — as financial markets whipsawed after the US introduced a slate of new tariffs but subsequently delayed their enforcement for 90 days.
Lexus vs. German Brands: How History Shapes Luxury Car Buyers | S&P Global

1 month ago | spglobal.com

Despite similar sales volumes between Lexus, BMW and Mercedes, the customer profiles of these luxury car buyers are not as closely aligned as one might assume.