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Above the Fray

Fitch Group

Above the Fray, hosted by Winnie Cisar and Justin Patrie, cuts through market chatter with sharp insights on credit, ratings, and the macro forces shaping decisions. Each week, it puts power into perspective by connecting timely developments to the bigger themes of driving markets, turning complexity into clear, actionable insight for issuers, investors, and market participants.

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  • 7 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 21 min
  • English

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  • #7
    Wednesday · 23 min

    Late Cycle, Fewer Backups

    Fitch Ratings' Chief Risk Officer Richard Hunter joins host Justin Patrie to explore global credit risks in 2026, from AI and private credit to geopolitics and government debt. An insightful look at late-cycle vulnerabilities and lessons from the Global Financial Crisis.

  • #6
    October 2 · 29 min

    Financing the Future

    Recorded during Climate Week, this episode explores sustainable debt, climate resilience, AI infrastructure, and data center financing. Winnie Cisar, Marcy Block, and Steve Liberatore share insights into emerging trends and investment opportunities.

  • #5
    September 21 · 25 min

    Private Credit Unpacked

    Is private credit a systemic risk or the next frontier of finance? Justin Patrie sits down with Fitch’s Meghan Neenan and Ruth Yang to unpack defaults, redemptions, AI-driven software stress, and what's ahead for this $6T asset class.

  • #4
    September 16 · 20 min

    The Mighty Consumer - Bending or Breaking?

    Is the mighty US consumer reaching a breaking point? Host Justin Patrie sits down with CreditSights' James Goldstein and Fitch's Olu Sonola to unpack 'fragile stability,' value-seeking spending, the labor market, and whether the economy is truly K-shaped.

  • #3
    September 8 · 38 min

    The Thread That Pulls Everything Apart

    Winnie Cisar & CIBC's Chris Harvey break down the SpaceX IPO, AI's $500B buildout, global competition & leverage in the system. Is a market melt-up next? Don't miss their smart takes on credit vs. equity.

  • #2
    September 2 · 13 min

    Meet the Minds Behind the Mic

    Before we dive into markets and macro, meet the minds behind the mic. Hosts Winnie Cisar and Justin Patrie share their winding paths into finance, what sets Fitch apart, how AI is reshaping research, and the podcasts and books that fuel their curiosity.

  • #1
    August 26 · 56 sec

    Introducing "Above the Fray" - Fitch Group's New Podcast on Credit, Markets & Global Trends

    Markets move quickly, and so do the forces shaping credit, the economy, and global markets. Above the Fray is Fitch Group’s new weekly podcast covering the biggest developments in credit, macro, geopolitics, and market trends. Hosted by Winnie Cisar and Justin Patrie, the series offers expert analysis and clear perspectives to help audiences stay informed.

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