Global Market Update: 2Q26 Outlook for the US & Europe

April 2, 2026

In April Global Market Update webinar, the CreditSights Global Strategy team examines how escalating geopolitical risk, private credit stress, and AI‑related uncertainty are reshaping global credit markets in 2026. Winnie Cisar is joined by Zachary Griffiths and Logan Miller to discuss the market impact of the Iran conflict, rising energy prices, and renewed volatility across rates and credit.

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Speakers:

Winnie Cisar, Global Head of Strategy, CreditSights
Zachary Griffiths, Head of IG & Macro Strategy, CreditSights
Logan Miller, Head of European Strategy, CreditSights

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – 2026 outlook themes
07:06 – Rates repricing and yields
10:57 – Europe vs US credit
27:46 – Audience Q&A
52:31 – Market opportunities outlook
56:31 – Conclusion & key takeaways

Related Resources:

US IG & Lev Fin 2Q26 Outlook: TACO Trap: This US IG & Leveraged Finance Outlook examines how shifting macro forces influence credit conditions and market resilience. https://know.creditsights.com/insights/us-ig-lev…

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