August 25, 2026 ⢠1 min read
Full Discretion Team Quarterly Credit Update
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Second Quarter 2026
We believe the credit cycle remains firmly in a lateācycle phase, based on positive wealth effects, supportive fiscal policy, robust corporate profits and a significant capital expenditure cycle tied to artificial intelligence (AI).
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