Markets Weekly podcast (23 February 2026): What’s happening in credit markets?
From Barclays Private Bank Podcasts by Barclays Private Bank
February 23, 2026
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of recent volatility in software stocks on the credit market and strategies for building a sustainable credit portfolio.
Does recent volatility among software stocks signal a significant risk for the credit market? Michel Vernier, Head of Fixed Income Strategy, and Aleks Devic, Fixed Income Specialist, join Julien Lafargue to explore recent price action, examine the headlines about redemption limitations within private credit markets and to discuss how investors can build a sustainable credit portfolio.
People in this episode
Host: Julien Lafargue
Guests: Michel Vernier, Aleks Devic
Topics covered
- credit markets
- software stocks
- investment strategy
- private credit
- portfolio management
Keywords
- credit markets
- software stocks
- investment strategy
- private credit
- sustainable portfolio
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Barclays Private Bank
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