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Margin debt has reached record highs, according to a recent observation from Apollo.
Sonali Basak added that market levels remain close to their recent tops, suggesting that while some deleveraging is tolerable, it could come with near-term discomfort for investors. This scenario signals increased market risk due to elevated leverage.
Such heightened exposure to margin debt comes as financial institutions continue to adapt forecasts and identify new avenues for liquidity. Notably, recent revisions in the sector, such as JPMorgan’s upward adjustment of its income forecast to $104.5 billion, underscore shifting expectations within banking, as examined in recent income projections. Meanwhile, the search for stability has also drawn attention to emerging liquidity sources amid private market growth, providing context for current concerns around leverage and market resilience.