Surge in borrowing costs hits corporate America
- Posted on October 6, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Rising Treasury yields are creating significant challenges for lower-rated corporate borrowers across America. As debt markets experience heightened volatility, companies with weaker credit ratings face substantially elevated financing costs. This trend reflects broader economic pressures affecting corporate capital structures and investment strategies. Financial institutions are reassessing lending practices amid increased risk premiums, potentially constraining business expansion and threatening credit accessibility for vulnerable enterprises.
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