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Asian Currencies Steady as Markets Await U.S. Jobs Data 
Philippine GDP Growth Slows to 2.3% in Q2 
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Australia Inflation Cools as Core CPI Misses Forecasts, Easing RBA Rate Hike Pressure 
The Federal Reserve has launched a formal inquiry into major U.S. banks and their financial ties to the private credit sector, raising fresh concerns about systemic risk across the $1.8 trillion industry. The move comes as troubled loans rise and investor redemptions surge — fallout largely attributed to global market instability stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Fed examiners are embedding targeted questions into routine bank oversight to assess how much debt private credit funds have sourced from traditional banks. While credit lines typically boost returns in growth periods, regulators now worry they may act as conduits for financial losses during downturns. Simultaneously, the U.S. Treasury Department is scrutinizing the insurance sector, which has quietly become one of the largest drivers of nonbank lending over the past decade.
The urgency behind the probe intensified after retail credit funds experienced a wave of sudden withdrawals. Unlike traditional deposit-backed banks, private credit funds depend on investor capital, making them highly vulnerable to liquidity shifts. Financial Stability Board Chair Andrew Bailey cautioned this week that the sector could face deeper "non-linear" stress as the economic consequences of the Iran conflict continue to ripple through global credit markets.
The inquiry adds tension to the Trump administration's ongoing effort to relax Wall Street lending regulations. While Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman has advocated for loosening rules to help banks compete with nonbank lenders, the current review signals a parallel focus on identifying and containing concentrated financial risk.
Industry opinion remains split. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has raised concerns over weak transparency and valuation practices within private credit, though he stopped short of declaring it a systemic threat. With major players like Blackstone and Blue Owl Capital carrying significant leverage, regulators are now pressing to ensure any private portfolio downturn does not leave banks exposed to impaired collateral — a scenario that could have far-reaching consequences for broader financial stability.
