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5 for ’22: Corporate credit

After the roller-coaster that was 2020, 2021 felt eerily calm in credit markets. Are we in for more of the same next year? Here are 5 big ideas we’ll be watching in corporate credit in 2022.

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December 14, 2021 | 13 minute read

After the roller-coaster that was 2020, 2021 felt eerily calm in credit markets. A strong backdrop led to relatively steady returns in high yield bond and senior secured loan markets. Are we in for more of the same next year? Here are 5 big ideas we’ll be watching in corporate credit in 2022.

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Kara O’Halloran, CFA

Director, Investment Research
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Robert Hoffman, CFA

Managing Director, Credit Wealth Solutions
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