[nickvanw]

Asking ChatGPT "Why does the price of a Credit Default Swap rise?" gets you:

> The price of a Credit Default Swap (CDS) rises when the market perceives an increased risk of default by the underlying entity, such as a company or government.

> A CDS is a financial instrument that allows investors to protect themselves against the risk of default by an issuer of debt. The buyer of a CDS pays a premium to the seller, who agrees to pay a fixed amount in the event of a default. The price of the CDS reflects the perceived risk of default by the underlying entity.

> If the market perceives an increased risk of default by the underlying entity, such as due to a weakening financial position, deteriorating economic conditions, or a downgrade in credit rating, then the price of the CDS will rise. This is because investors will demand a higher premium to compensate for the increased risk.

> Conversely, if the market perceives a reduced risk of default, such as due to an improvement in the financial position or a credit rating upgrade, then the price of the CDS will fall, as investors require a lower premium to compensate for the lower risk.

I think it sounds that way because it probably was!