Lotfi Karoui

Lotfi Karoui, Chief Credit Strategist at Goldman Sachs, joins to unravel the latest shifts in the credit markets. He discusses the rising yields on corporate bonds and what that signals for economic outlook. Karoui explores opportunities within global credit markets amid recession fears, contrasting the performance of US and European markets. He also highlights the resilience of agency mortgages, their appealing valuations, and the minimal risks during economic fluctuations—making them an intriguing investment choice.

James Reynolds, Global Co-Head of Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Lotfi Karoui, Chief Credit Strategist at Goldman Sachs Research, dive into the burgeoning world of private credit. They discuss its explosive growth to $2.1 trillion and its appeal to borrowers, especially in private equity. The duo explores how private credit serves as a resilient and flexible asset during economic turbulence. They also tackle risks and potential benefits, emphasizing how strategic shifts could stabilize financial systems amidst uncertainty.

Lotfi Karoui, Chief Credit Strategist at Goldman Sachs, shares his expertise on navigating the current credit market landscape. He emphasizes the unique opportunity for credit investors to hedge against losses due to low costs. Despite expensive valuations, he remains optimistic about corporate debt, citing strong demand paired with limited supply. The discussion also highlights remarkable value in mortgage-backed securities and potential opportunities in the European bond market, addressing risks linked to defaults and M&A activity.

Boaz Weinstein, founder and CIO of Saba Capital Management, and Lotfi Karoui, chief credit strategist of Goldman Sachs, discuss concerns about refinancing risk and maturity wall for corporates and the uncertainties in corporate credit markets. They also explore the outlook for private credit markets in a higher rate environment and examine the argument of amending and extending in private markets.

Lotfi Karoui, Chief Credit Strategist at Goldman Sachs Research, shares valuable insights into the evolving credit markets. He highlights that now could be a prime time to invest in lower-rated debt, particularly in triple Cs and agency mortgages. The discussion reveals a manageable rise in bankruptcies linked to small issuers and notes market stability. Lotfi also emphasizes the significance of monitoring labor market indicators and how credit can act as a hedge against equity market volatility, especially in light of the Federal Reserve's path.