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Fixed Interests

Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings
China
Interest Rates
Fiscal Policy
Tariffs
Private Credit
Global Economic Outlook
India
Economic Growth
Argentina
Artificial Intelligence
Commercial Real Estate
US Commercial Real Estate
Mexico
US Tariffs
Credit Ratings
Monetary Policy
Emerging Markets
Javier Milei
CMBS Delinquencies

From global macroeconomic trends to impacts on the credit markets to regulatory and political changes, Fixed Interests delivers your economic update in 15 minutes or less.

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AI‑driven investment in data centers, compute capacity, and supporting infrastructure continues apace, raising important questions about future monetization and credit sustainability. In this episode of Fixed Interests, Justin Patrie, Head of Credit ... more

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Richard Hunter and Duncan Innes-Ker discuss how the Middle East crisis is affecting sovereign ratings and the macro-outlook. Impacts are contained so far, and much geopolitical risk is already built into ratings and headroom.

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From unsupported EV software to AI‑driven changes in office use and logistics, tech is reshaping collateral performance. Justin Patrie, Head of Fitch Ratings Credit Commentary and Research, and Suzanne Albers, Senior Director in Structured Finance, l... more

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Thomas Rookmaaker and Harry Hu evaluate recent youth‑led protests in several Asian countries, driven by concerns over governance, living costs and unemployment, and their implications for sovereign credit profiles and political transitions.

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Recent Guests

Alen Lin
Senior Director in Fitch's Technology Team
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Episode: AI Capex, Monetization, and What It Means for Credit
Alex Bumazhny
Group Credit Officer and Senior Director in Fitch's Risk Department
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Episode: AI Capex, Monetization, and What It Means for Credit
Suzanne Albers
Senior Director, Structured Finance; lead author of Technology Disruption Risk Accelerates for ABS and MBS
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Episode: Tech Shifts and Obsolescence Risks in Structured Finance
Lyuba Petrova
Managing Director at Fitch Ratings, heads the global leverage finance team
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Episode: Are Bubble Risks Emerging in Leveraged Finance?
Lyle Margolis
Senior Director and Head of Private Credit in Fitch's Corporate Ratings Group
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Episode: Are Bubble Risks Emerging in Leveraged Finance?
Federico Barriga Salazar
Head of Western European sovereign ratings at Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings
Episode: Fiscal Challenges for Western European Sovereigns
Sarah Repucci
Senior Director at Fitch in the Credit Commentary & Research team
Fitch Ratings
Episode: Challenges Ahead for US Data Center Boom
Duncan Innes-Ker
A senior director in Fitch Rating's credit commentary and research team, based in Hong Kong.
Fitch Ratings
Episode: Emerging Markets in 2025 - Resilience Amid Global Headwinds
Brian Coulton
Chief Economist at Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings
Episode: Global Economic Outlook – Better But Not Good

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Justin Patrie
Host of Fitch Ratings Fixed Interests Podcast and Head of Credit Commentary and Research at Fitch Ratings.

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AI Capex, Monetization, and What It Means for Credit
Q: Which sectors are most exposed to over-investment risks in AI according to the analysis?
Hyperscalers and cloud computing providers, semiconductors, industrials, utilities, and digital REITs show higher over-investment risk due to capital-intensive builds; however, balance sheets and prudent capital allocation help mitigate the downturn risk.
AI Capex, Monetization, and What It Means for Credit
Q: What is the key driver of AI revenue according to the value chain analysis?
Enterprise AI adoption is the main revenue driver, with the expectation that productivity gains will push corporate spending on AI services higher, supported by a significant share of operating expenses redirected toward AI by 2030.
Oil, Risk & Ratings: The Middle East Crisis Briefing
Q: What are the immediate rating impacts we're seeing from the conflict so far?
The impacts on ratings have been relatively contained, largely because oil prices have moved modestly and because Gulf states have sizeable buffers that insulate their ratings for the near term.
Tech Shifts and Obsolescence Risks in Structured Finance
Q: Which sectors are most affected by obsolescence risk and which offer the biggest upside?
Commercial property, especially data centers and logistics, show notable obsolescence risk, while sectors that adopt AI-enabled tech, autonomous driving capabilities, and advanced energy systems can see improved asset values and resilience.
Tech Shifts and Obsolescence Risks in Structured Finance
Q: Why start analyzing tech disruption now for ABS, CMBS, and RMBS?
Because there are both obvious and less-visible tech risks that can erode asset values through obsolescence, while new technologies also create opportunities to strengthen performance by differentiating assets and improving efficiency.

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Focusing on key developments in global macroeconomics and their effects on credit markets, this podcast offers succinct analyses of pressing economic issues, regulatory changes, and political dynamics. Episodes typically condense complex subjects into concise discussions, covering a range of topics from sovereign credit ratings and fiscal policies to emerging market trends and the role of technology in shaping investment landscapes. The format is designed for listeners seeking insightful updates without the time commitment of longer formats, appealing to professionals engaged in finance, economics, and related fields.

Particularly noteworthy is the emphasis on both local and global economic challenges, with expert guests from leading finan... more

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