US And European Leveraged Loan Markets Navigate A Tumultuous Year To Post Record Levels Of Issuance In 2025 Despite challenging market conditions in 2025, punctuated by tariff disruption and geopolitical upheaval, leveraged loan markets closed the year on a bright note, with activity in the US and Europe reaching record highs. US leveraged loan issuance climbed to US$1.89 trillion, nudging ahead of the US$1.86 trillion of issuance posted in 2024, the previous annual high.