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Melina Chalkia
Verified
Primary Market Reporter, Debtwire
New York
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Biography
Melina Chalkia is a multimedia journalist from Greece, currently based in Chicago. She's pursuing a Bachelor's in Journalism and International Studies at Northwestern University. Melina has previously worked with CNN International, NBC and Scripps News, as a reporter, producer and newsgatherer. She's passionate about international affairs and broadcast journalism. As a student and freelancer, Melina has reported in the field and produced newscasts for student and national networks. She believes in the power of journalism to uphold the truth and give voice to those who cannot be heard.
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Content
New money deals to rebound, boosted by M&A revival under Trump - Leveraged Finance & Private Credit Outlook
By Melina Chalkia Verified, Álvaro Ledgard Verified, Ben Miller| Debtwire Verified The US leveraged finance market is poised for a year of high issuance, M&A resurgence and robust demand for both syndicated debt and private credit. Yet, uncertainty regarding monetary policies under the new administration is prompting some investors to adopt a selective and cautious approach in what could be a volatile year. Market participants are bullish on 2025 new issuance volumes, driven by refinancings at the start of the year and an uptick in M&A and LBO activity moving forward.
By Nicholas Morgan, Lavanya Nair Verified, Ayse Kelce Verified, Melina Chalkia Verified| Debtwire Verified News (Intelligence)Leverage finance markets cheered Donald Trump’s win on the prospect the former president’s return to the White House will unleash deregulation and M&A, lower taxes and higher economy growth. The president-elect’s favorite word, tariff, is expected to selectively impact companies and sectors. “Overall, I think the election outcome and Trump in general are good for the economy, credit markets and risk appetite,” said one buysider.
By Melina Chalkia Verified, Ben Miller| Debtwire Verified News (Intelligence)Bond behemoth PIMCO expects a big uptick in new money issuance after the November election, with dividend recaps and leveraged buyouts representing a hefty chunk of the new deals.
Company Info
Debtwire
Debtwire, a service of ION Analytics, specializes in financial intelligence for leveraged capital markets. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York, the company offers predictive analytics, news, and data solutions tailored for credit market professionals. With a global presence, Debtwire operates in EMEA and APAC regions, supported by a team of approximately 152 employees. The company provides various tools for tracking credit markets and restructuring events. Debtwire Par covers over $23 trillion in global deals and features an interactive database, league tables, and quarterly reports. Its next-generation platform includes proprietary AI-driven metrics for predicting issuer stress and an AI-powered content feed that aggregates significant credit events. With a dedicated research team of over 200 journalists and analysts, Debtwire maintains a comprehensive archive of debt issuance and restructuring data spanning more than 30 years. The company serves a diverse clientele, including investors, advisors, and financial institutions, and is recognized for its independent and high-value credit insights.
New York, New York, United States
+1 212-686-5374
Founded: 2003