High Yield and Distressed Investing in a Time of Volatile Interest Rates

Let’s Talk Future™ - An Oppenheimer Podcast

In this episode of Let's Talk Future host Jane Ross and Eric Friel discuss high yield and distressed investing in a time of moving interest rates. They define high yield and distressed debt, discuss the current state of the market, and explore the impact of rising interest rates and inflation on highly levered companies. They also examine the upcoming wall of debt maturities and the potential for a U-shaped distress cycle. Eric Friel highlights sectors undergoing secular changes and identifies opportunities in the market, including in the crypto industry. They conclude by discussing Oppenheimer's capabilities in high yield and distressed investing.

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