MetLife (MET) CEO says there may be some cracks in private credit, but not a sign that it is a bubble about to burst, via a Semafor event

MetLife's CEO's comments on the state of private credit suggest caution but stop short of indicating a systemic issue.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 Apr 2026, 20:09 UTCOn the live feed at 19:49 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Fed Chair Nominee Warsh has submitted financial discloses that are required before he can advance to that hearing, via CNBC

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FedEx (FDX) CFO John W. Dietrich to step down June 1st and departure to coincide with FedEx Freight spin-off completion; Claude Russ to serve as interim CFO; affirms FY26 outlook

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MetLife (MET) CEO says there may be some cracks in private credit, but not a sign that it is a bubble about to burst, via a Semafor event

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IMF, World Bank and IEA leaders say they will continue to work together to respond to world’s greatest energy shock ever

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US FX WRAP: Dollar reverses initial strength to end with losses as Antipodes outperform

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This insight may signal to traders that while there are underlying risks, immediate panic over a bubble bursting is unwarranted. Investors in equities, particularly in related sectors like insurance, should consider the implications for market resilience and credit stability moving forward.

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