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KBRA Releases 12 Things in Credit: May 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases its latest 12 Things in Credit report, highlighting timely credit market themes drawn from our weekly podcast, 3 Things in Credit, hosted by KBRA’s Chief Strategist, Van Hesser. Among the wide-ranging topics Van discusses in this issue are deflation’s check on inflation, what CCCs are signaling, and signs that the industrial renaissance is taking root.

Each Friday, the podcast covers three Things impacting credit that market participants should know about. After every four episodes—12 Things total—we compile the transcripts into one publication, making it easy to catch up on anything you missed.

Click here to view the report.

About KBRA

KBRA, one of the major credit rating agencies, is registered in the U.S., EU, and the UK. KBRA is recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency in Taiwan, and is also a Designated Rating Organization for structured finance ratings in Canada. As a full-service credit rating agency, investors can use KBRA ratings for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

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Contacts

Van Hesser, Chief Market Strategist
+1 646-731-2305
van.hesser@kbra.com

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Headquarters: New York City, New York
CEO: Jim Nadler
Employees: 400+
Organization: PRI
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+1 646-731-2305
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