Fed Sounds Alarm on Wall Street's Riskier Loan Deals

Fed Sounds Alarm on Wall Street's Riskier Loan Deals

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The leveraged loan market is experiencing a surge due to rising interest rates and floating rates. However, underwriting standards have weakened, leading to concerns about covenant light loans. Regulators have not shown significant alarm, but the Federal Reserve is monitoring the situation. Despite market volatility, leveraged loans remain attractive, with companies like SpaceX benefiting from this trend.

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What concerns did the Federal Reserve express regarding covenant deteriorations?

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How is SpaceX's situation indicative of changes in the leveraged loan market?

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