Debt Check: Scaling a $9.5 Trillion Debt Wall

The video discusses the significant growth in corporate debt since 2013, driven by Federal Reserve stimulus, and the challenges faced by credit markets. It highlights the differences between investment grade and high yield debt, noting the potential for downgrades and their impact on the market. The video also examines the energy sector's struggles with capital markets and the broader economic implications of companies using cash flow to manage debt.

What trends are observed regarding investment grade companies being downgraded to high yield status?

How might the current state of capital markets affect companies' ability to manage their debt?