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But rising defaults also mean that global investors have to abandon some assumptions about which borrowers are safe. There are some nasty surprises on the long list of companies that … Read more
via mishtalk: Defaults are up for the first time since the great financial crisis. But as rates fall, a refi surge will help millions. The Black Knight Mortgage Monitor shows the first annual … Read more
via Zerohedge: China’s economic slowdown and heavy debt load is affecting everybody in the country – even it’s “jewelry queen”, Zhou Xiaoguang, according to the Wall Street Journal. Zhou, who went from selling … Read more
In your opinion, is a potential failure in China a catalyst for the Global Economic Collapse? The global economy is weak. We’ve seen the numbers weakening since 2018 and beyond. … Read more
Neoglory has the inglorious title of biggest 2019 defaulter A state-linked issuer is among the five biggest in year so far This year is shaping up to be the biggest … Read more
via Zerohedge: As each of the seven largest credit-card issuers in the US reported a troubling jump in default rates to levels not seen in the better part of a … Read more
by Martin Armstrong QUESTION: You always mention how there were defaults and suspension of debt during the Great Depression by states and municipals. Was this also true in Canada? JRT … Read more
Wolf Richter wolfstreet.com, www.amazon.com/author/wolfrichter Painful moment of truth for banks & investors. “Uncertainty over the accuracy of the companies’ books and disclosure of pertinent information”: Fitch Ratings. Defaults by Chinese … Read more
Asian Debt Defaults to Rise as Currencies Weaken, Liquidity Tightens China, India cited as main spots to watch for more nonpayments Shadow banking crackdown, rising rates hurting weak borrowers A … Read more
MSNBC Legal Analyst: Kavanaugh’s Opening Statement Was ‘Kind of Scary,’ a ‘Temper Tantrum’. Next they’re going to tell us to “educate ourselves. Look, it’s not that the left is malicious … Read more
Wolf Richter with Jim Goddard on This Week in Money: A wide-ranging interview on the auto industry, plus how mortgage rates impact housing markets in the US and Canada, and how … Read more
Moody’s warnings should not be taken in stride. The agency only issues warnings when they absolutely have to and cannot put off the bad market sentiment any longer. They can … Read more
HISTORY RHYMES Via @TheBubbleBubble pic.twitter.com/70xMb0d4Iv — OW (@OccupyWisdom) June 3, 2018 Markets dont care until they care. That’s why it’s called “panic” Look at the close behaviour:What if DEUTSCHE BANK … Read more
by SpontaneousDisorder Moody’s warns of ‘particularly large’ wave of junk bond defaults ahead Since 2009, the level of global nonfinancial companies rated as speculative, or junk, has surged by 58 percent, … Read more
by Martin Armstrong QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong; You said that the emerging markets are a huge problem that will lead to a Sovereign Debt Default. Can you elaborate on that statement? Thank … Read more
The Global Economy Is Slowingt.co/F1wuhNPhRP — Daniel Lacalle (@dlacalle_IA) April 17, 2018 Credit card defaults hit 6 year high. (S&P/Experian Default Index) Credit risk seems abundant. pic.twitter.com/3bsdGSegf1 — Mark Johnston … Read more