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Blackstone, Blue Owl Tap Bond Market

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 18 August 2026, 14:39 UTC 1 min read
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Private credit is returning to the bond market in a big way. Blackstone’s BCRED raised $750 million and Blue Owl sold $400 million as strong demand helped drive record August investment-grade issuance. Bloomberg’s Kat Hidalgo explains why investors are coming back, but still favor safer exposure higher in the capital stack.

Private credit is returning to the bond market in a big way. Blackstone’s BCRED raised $750 million and Blue Owl sold $400 million as strong demand helped drive record August investment-grade issuance. Bloomberg’s Kat Hidalgo explains why investors are coming back,  but still favor safer exposure higher in the capital stack. (Source: Bloomberg)
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