
Recent data from Bank of America (BofA) indicates a surge in corporate sentiment, reaching record highs. The S&P 500 Corporate Sentiment has also hit an all-time high, reflecting a bullish outlook among investors. Credit investors are exhibiting strong bullish sentiment, as evidenced by the narrowing of credit spreads to the lowest level since 2007, indicating a reduced yield premium for lower-quality corporate debt compared to higher-quality government debt. However, corporate insiders are showing the most bearish selling activity recorded to date, reminiscent of previous market tops in 2007 and 2021. Additionally, a Federal Reserve survey revealed that U.S. banks reported a net positive demand for commercial and industrial loans in the fourth quarter of 2024, the first such positive demand since 2022. This uptick in loan demand coincides with reports of tighter credit standards, suggesting a complex landscape for lending as conditions continue to evolve.
As of January, tightening standards for credit card loans (blue) and autos (orange) continued to ease … for latter, net % of banks tightening standards fell into negative territory https://t.co/gKsGSl6N8o
As of January, net % of banks willing to make consumer install loans rose to +5.1% … firmly out of recession territory https://t.co/PKqqM2Rsby
Per January update for Fed Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey, net % of firms tightening credit standards was still positive, but readings are still tame relative to prior spikes/highs https://t.co/WZl88r4RlK







