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1. State of the European Economy [0:48]

  • 1. State of the European Economy [0:48]
  • 2. Country-by-Country Economic Overview [2:48]
  • 3. Sector-Specific Analysis [5:41]
  • 4. Makeup of European Credit Markets [7:24]
  • 5. Supply Side and Capital Deployment [10:37]
  • 6. Nuances of Investing in European Credit [13:21]
  • 7. Navigating the Next Phase [17:12]

On this page

  • 1. State of the European Economy [0:48]
  • 2. Country-by-Country Economic Overview [2:48]
  • 3. Sector-Specific Analysis [5:41]
  • 4. Makeup of European Credit Markets [7:24]
  • 5. Supply Side and Capital Deployment [10:37]
  • 6. Nuances of Investing in European Credit [13:21]
  • 7. Navigating the Next Phase [17:12]
Fixed Income/January 18, 2026/3 min read/youtube.com

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This podcast, hosted by Harry Whitelaw, features Nael Khatoun (European Private Debt), Madelaine Jones (European High Yield Bonds & Senior Loans), and Suzana Perić (Sourcing & Origination). The discussion explores the European economic landscape and credit market outlook. 0:16.

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State of the European Economy
0:48
  • Stability over Growth: The credit perspective prioritizes a stable environment for companies over high GDP growth [1:00].
  • Conservative Management: Post-COVID shocks, the Ukraine invasion [1:30], and LDI fallout [1:34] have led teams to focus on liquidity preservation and extending maturities [1:37].
  • Monetary Policy: The ECB targets 2% inflation with no immediate urgency for rate hikes [2:25], while the Bank of England has been cutting rates since mid-2024 [2:34].

2. Country-by-Country Economic Overview [2:48]

  • Southern Europe Bright Spots: Spain, Portugal, and Greece are outperforming Northern peers, driven by tourism, tech, and finance [2:52].
  • Germany’s Transition: Once the powerhouse of the 2010s, Germany is now "troubled" due to underinvestment and energy shocks [3:51]. However, its strong fiscal situation provides the "firepower" for a long-term structural repositioning [5:02].
  • France & Italy: Italy has benefited from regulatory/legal reforms [3:18], while France is seeing policy-led investment in infrastructure and defense [3:38].

3. Sector-Specific Analysis [5:41]

  • Sector Agnostic: Oaktree prioritizes downside risk management over specific sector bets [5:54].
  • Challenging Areas: The Construction and Chemical sectors are currently facing cyclical downswings but may be bottoming out this year [6:10].
  • Focus on Scale: Large companies with high liquidity and "firepower" are preferred to weather these cycles [6:49].

4. Makeup of European Credit Markets [7:24]

  • Private Credit Growth: Europe is the world's second-largest direct lending market ($400B) [7:42]. While the UK, France, and Germany dominate, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain are growing at nearly 50% YoY [8:23].
  • Liquid Credit Evolution: High-yield bonds are no longer just "junk"; over 50% are now BB-rated [9:16]. The loan market features much larger companies today, with average enterprise values rising from ~55M (in 2003) to over 600M [9:35].

5. Supply Side and Capital Deployment [10:37]

  • Subdued LBOs: Despite high dry powder, new buyout activity remains slow [10:54].
  • Creative Financing: Bolt-ons, refinancings, NAV financing, and continuation vehicles have overtaken new buyouts as the primary volume drivers [11:29].
  • Global Interest: US-headquartered sponsors are increasingly looking to Europe for value, targeting "national champions" [12:44].

6. Nuances of Investing in European Credit [13:21]

  • Market Complexity: Europe is "many markets in one," offering diversification across different legal and regulatory regimes [13:34].
  • Spread Premium: European assets often offer a spread premium and help investors rebalance over-indexation to the US Dollar [16:21].

7. Navigating the Next Phase [17:12]

  • Risk Management: As rates remain elevated, demand for "PIK-only" structures is rising, signaling stress in some portfolios [17:51].
  • Growth Potential: The growth ceiling is high; direct lending assets are only 2.2% of GDP in Europe, compared to 30.4% in the US [19:05].
  • Discipline: The key is maintaining selectivity and underwriting standards as demand for private credit continues to outstrip supply [19:26].

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