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The Credit Fear Gauge: High-Yield Spreads

Extra yield junk-rated borrowers pay over Treasuries; spikes above ~8pp mark every credit scare.

The Credit Fear Gauge: High-Yield Spreads
Source: ICE Data Indices (FRED) · BAMLH0A0HYM2Data through July 2026 · Updated Jul 14, 2026

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