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BDCs, AI Disruption, Iran Oil Shock: What Lies Beneath in Credit Markets
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- Mar 11, 2026
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- 1020
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Summary
Credit index spreads have been largely unchanged this year — but the calm surface belies a more complex picture underneath. Rising dispersion, AI-driven disruption fears, widening BDC spreads, and the military conflict in the Middle East are reshaping the risk landscape for fixed income investors — without much additional compensation showing up at the credit index level. On this episode of Disruptive Forces, host Anu Rajakumar sits down with Ashok Bhatia, Neuberger's Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Fixed Income, to unpack what's really going on beneath the surface in credit markets. Together, they discuss the growing pressure on BDCs and their software loan exposures, why a crude oil price spike historically favors Fed easing over hiking, how AI disruption is forcing a repricing of software company capital structures, labor market risks that could unlock additional Fed cuts, and where Neuberger's fixed income team is selectively finding opportunity across emerging markets, repriced technology names, and more. This communication is provided for informational and educational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. Information is obtained from sources deemed reliable, but there is no representation or warranty as to its accuracy, completeness or reliability. This communication is not directed at any investor or category of investors and should not be regarded as investment advice or a suggestion to engage in or refrain from any investment-related course of action. Neuberger Berman is not providing this material in a fiduciary capacity and has a financial interest in the sale of its products and services. Investment decisions should be made based on an invest…