Everything you want to know about the drama in private credit but were too afraid to ask

Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman

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The credit might be private, but the problems are becoming pretty public.

A once-wonky corner of Wall Street that's exploded in recent years is facing increased scrutiny.

But what even is private credit? Why are people nervous? And, most importantly, why should you care?