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The blowups triggered new scrutiny of consumer credit and lenders, including those exposed to the estimated $3 trillion private-credit business, a catchall for financing that occurs outside of the traditional banking system.

Some strategists worry investors could be dangerously underpricing the potential for more blowups.

Every report — especially after recent blowups from two auto-related companies — has been scrutinized as a readout on the U.S. economy and carries extra weight in the stock market.

Investors have been anxious about more potential credit blowups after the collapse of First Brands and Tricolor raised broader questions about underwriting standards.

Those worried the good times might not last are pointing to recent blowups in the credit world.