Business credit bears watching — conditions are tightening at the margin.
Baa Corporate Spread · over 10-Year Treasury
Baa spread: 1.62% — The Baa spread is 1.62 points — corporate credit is priced calm.
Lending Standards · net % of banks tightening
Standards: 8.10% — A net 8% of banks are tightening business-loan standards — mild tightening.
Business-Loan Delinquency Rate
Delinquency: 1.34% — Just 1.34% of business loans are delinquent — borrowers are keeping up.
C&I Loan Growth · year-over-year
C&I loans: 8.10% — C&I lending is up 8.1% from a year ago — a steady pace.