US corporate bankruptcies set to hit 15-year high amid credit jitters, S&P data shows
Bankruptcy,Corporate America,Corporations,Economic Data
From the Center
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Center
Large U.S. corporate bankruptcies are on pace to hit their highest level in 15 years, S&P Global data showed on Thursday, underscoring mounting stress across corporate America at a sensitive time for public market investors.
Total bankruptcy filings reached 655 this year through October, compared with 687 for all of 2024. October alone accounted for 68 filings, following 76 in August — the highest monthly count since at least 2020.
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Red Blue Translator
State Capitalism
Red Blue Translator
Redistribution of Wealth
Headline Roundup
Supreme Court Rules Prison Guards Cannot Be Sued for Violating Religious Rights
June 24th, 2026