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Fed's Barr Says Private Credit Stress Could Trigger Larger Credit Issues

By PYMNTS May 03, 2026 Bearish
Fed's Barr Says Private Credit Stress Could Trigger Larger Credit Issues
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is the latest official warning of private credit-related concerns. Stress in that market could lead to “psychological contagion” and thus set off a wider credit crunch, Barr said in an interview with Bloomberg News published Sunday (May 3).
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is the latest official warning of private credit-related concerns. Stress in that market could lead to “psychological contagion” and thus set off a wider credit crunch, Barr said in an interview with Bloomberg News published Sunday (May 3).