Report|6 Oct 2026

12 Things in Credit: September 2026

Welcome, market participants! This report is a companion to KBRA’s weekly 3 Things in Credit podcast, where our Chief Market Strategist, Van Hesser, highlights three Things impacting credit markets that we think you should know about. After every four episodes (that’s 12 Things total), we compile the podcast transcripts into a single report—so you can catch up on anything you missed, all in one place. Look for our podcast every Friday, and let us know what you think. You can find all our research, podcasts, and announcements for upcoming webinars on KBRA.com.

This issue’s 12 Things are:

  1. Economy strong, spreads wider? That needs an explanation.
  2. Pre-conflict oil. If you follow the headlines, this is a surprise.
  3. Real, real rates. Bonds are back.
  4. Tightening uncertainty. What does history tell us about…
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