Report|18 Jun 2025

12 Things in Credit: May 2025

Welcome, market participants! This report is a companion to KBRA’s weekly 3 Things in Credit podcast, where our Chief 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. Data vacuum. Be patient—the meaningful reset is coming.
  2. Sand in the gears. While we wait for data, here’s what is forecast.
  3. Consumer angst. The Fed’s latest survey reflects growing concern among the less advantaged part of our Two Economies.…
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