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Quit Worrying So Much About Private Credit, Wall Street Says

As the largest US lenders report results, they’re trying to ease concerns about the risks
A Wells Fargo bank branch in New York, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Wells Fargo & Co. CEO Charles Scharf said risks surrounding the rapid growth of private credit shouldn’t be painted with a broad brush and aren’t causing major systemic issues among banks.Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

The big Wall Street banks released their financial results this week, and the continued growth of private credit seemed to be on everyone’s mind. Bloomberg finance reporter Hannah Levitt explains what the fuss is all about. Plus, a company that claims it keeps school buses safe, and how AI is changing hiring at the big consultants.

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