CCC credit spreads hit four-year highs as stress builds

“Seeking Alpha reports spreads on the riskiest junk bonds, rated CCC, just hit four-year highs. That signals higher default risk among the weakest companies.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
Published 11:03 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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First reported by Seeking Alpha: “U.S. high-yield credit stress mounts as CCC spreads hit 4-year highs”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:03 AM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: US.

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Seeking AlphaU.S. high-yield credit stress mounts as CCC spreads hit 4-year highs

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeeking Alpha reports spreads on the riskiest junk bonds, rated CCC, just hit four-year highs. That signals higher default risk among the weakest companies.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHank, stocks are partying while the dodgy borrowers are quietly hiding under the sofa. The S and P is up point seven eight percent.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt's a lovely day to be doomed.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, you're smiling at a default like it's a puppy. The Russell is down point four one percent, and I call that a bargain.