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Private Credit Boom Risks: $4.9 Trillion by 2029

1/23/2026

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Story summary
  • Private credit, a nonbank lending practice, is expanding after several American companies collapsed and is projected to reach $4.9 trillion by 2029.
  • Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., and investor Jeffrey Gundlach warn of risks.
  • Experts cite concerns about transparency and valuation accuracy in private loans, with defaults expected to rise.
  • Banks are re-entering the space, but the lack of regulation raises questions about financial stability.