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Credit Spreads · bps · Daily

HY–IG Spread Differential

What It Is

The difference between high-yield and investment-grade credit spreads. Measures how much extra compensation investors demand for taking credit risk below investment grade.

Why It Matters

When this spread widens sharply, investors are fleeing lower-quality credit. It often leads equity market selloffs by days to weeks.

How To Read

Widening = risk-off, credit markets deteriorating. Tightening = risk appetite returning. A rapid spike is one of the most reliable crisis signals in our engine.

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