On Private Credit, Brazil, And Earnings

The private-credit market is inherently illiquid. Recently, it has needed to gate redemptions, making investors who want access to their funds wait. Vocal retail investors have reporters questioning whether this could trigger a 2008-style financial crisis. That’s not happening, Melissa explains. But she outlines two contagion-transmission paths that bear watching during these uncertain times. … Also: William takes us to Brazil, where the uncertain outcome of a close presidential race will keep investors in limbo for months. Meanwhile, prioritizing Brazilian stocks over bonds might be wise. … And: Joe expects S&P 500 companies’ collective Q1 earnings growth to beat even the 14% analysts project.