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New Mountain Bets on Defensive Growth

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 13 October 2026, 15:07 UTC 1 min read
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Bloomberg Open Interest Oct 13th, 2026 New Mountain Bets on Defensive Growth As investors reassess private credit, New Mountain Capital’s Laura Holson says direct lending is offering attractive opportunities with wider spreads and improved lender protections. She joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why higher rates can benefit floating-rate investments, what risks borrowers face, and why her firm favors defensive-growth sectors such as industrial automation and animal health.

Bloomberg Open Interest Oct 13th, 2026 New Mountain Bets on Defensive Growth As investors reassess private credit, New Mountain Capital’s Laura Holson says direct lending is offering attractive opportunities with wider spreads and improved lender protections. She joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why higher rates can benefit floating-rate investments, what risks borrowers face, and why her firm favors defensive-growth sectors such as industrial automation and animal health.
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