Blackstone Secured Lending F

Goldman Sachs is marketing a total return swap allowing hedge funds to bet against corporate loans in the software sector, fueled by concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt credit markets. No trades have been executed yet.

BlackRock has restricted redemptions from its $26 billion private-credit fund after requests surged, intensifying stress in real estate-linked markets. Fitch warns of record defaults in the sector.

Blackstone shares gained 1.2% as the firm leads a $10 billion private credit package for Australian AI infrastructure developer Firmus. Investors are monitoring U.S. economic data for rate clues.