Default risk is a prime consideration for investors, as it directly impacts the potential return on investment. At worst, common shares of a company that has defaulted may become worthless.

The Bancorp, a go-to bank for multifamily syndicators, faces a suit from investors disputing the default risk of its loan ...

The assessment of default risk is also critical in the valuation of corporate bonds and credit derivatives such as basket-default swaps. There is an important distinction between default risk under ...

The probability of U.S. corporate defaults has more than doubled in the past several years due to persistently high interest rates, while new data shows private credit may indeed have investment-grade ...

Derivative indexes that track credit default risk eased and stocks edged higher after the Federal Reserve officials held the ...

A bond default occurs when a company fails to meet one or more interest payments. Higher-rated bonds offer lower returns but carry less risk of defaulting. Monitor bond ratings and issuer's ...

Credit default swaps (CDSs) provide protection for investors in the event that the borrower defaults on their debt or loan.

However, U.S. Treasuries of all maturities have long been considered safe from the risk of payment default. That's because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.