Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown. The risk of one is rising

Private credit is expected to grow from $3.4 trillion in 2025 to an estimated $4.9 trillion by 2029. Wall Street is starting to raise alarms about the risks.

# Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown. The risk of one is rising Private credit is expected to grow from $3.4 trillion in 2025 to an estimated $4.9 trillion by 2029. Wall Street is starting to raise alarms about the risks. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/23/wall-street-private-credit-risk-rising.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*