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In the #News #Economy #Politics - Stepping Closer To A Credit Crisis

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Stepping Closer To A Credit Crisis

The sudden bankruptcy of auto-parts giant First Brands Group has thrown Wall Street into turmoil, with Jefferies Financial Group facing intense scrutiny. Jefferies, involved with First Brands through its investment banking and asset-management arms, is now entangled in an accounting scandal. First Brands, which sold billions in auto parts to major retailers like Walmart, collapsed after revelations of questionable financial practices, including off-balance-sheet debt and over $2 billion in missing investor funds. The company’s CEO has resigned, and the Justice Department has launched an investigation.

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The First Brand, and Tricolor collapse wiped out billions in leveraged loans held across collateralized loan obligations from funds, banks, and other institutions.

The sudden failures, at least it was sudden to the newswires, represent a warning for broader markets and the leverage loan sector. This is discussed further is the 10/17/25 Report - Banking System Showing Deeper Cracks In The Façade US Bond Report update.

Watch for updates to the Dollar Report. The invisible hand will lead the headlines.

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