Global Credit Outlook 2026 Music Playing, Noise Rising Dec. 3, 2025 This report does not constitute a rating action. Foreword Dear reader, As we step into 2026, the chorus of voices warning of an impending credit downturn is getting louder. And yet, we see a number of factors that pointto a more balanced--dare we say,resilient--picture ahead. This includes resilient economies, extended maturities for issuers, and improved interestrates. This dissonance is understandable given how accelerating structural tre ...