Moody's: Kuwait's ample hydrocarbon wealth supports its economic and fiscal strengths
Oct 12, 2015 02:10 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Despite the prospects of a delayed oil price recovery, Kuwaits very high levels of economic and fiscal strength will continue to support the countrys credit profile and its Aa2 rating with a stable outlook in 2015 and...
Fitch: TPP Could Give Vietnam a Major Long-Term Growth Boost
Oct 12, 2015 01:36 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Vietnam could see a significant boost to long-term economic growth, investment and exports, should the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement drafted on 5 October be ratified, says Fitch Ratings. Of the 12 countries...
Moody's: Philippines rating resilient to slowing growth in Asia, outlook stable
Oct 12, 2015 00:52 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that the Philippines Baa2 government bond rating reflects the resilience of its economy to the current headwinds buffeting neighboring countries and emerging markets as a whole. Further,...
The USD not the only reason for U.S. export slowdown
Oct 11, 2015 11:33 am UTC| Commentary Research & Analysis
U.S. exports have posted a soft showing thus far in 2015. Through August, the most recent month for which numbers are available, real exports have fallen by 3.3%, and nominal exports are lower by 8%. Although economic...
Moody's: Indian non-banking financial companies' asset quality to stabilize
Oct 09, 2015 04:28 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service expects that non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India (Baa3 Positive) will see their asset quality stabilize over the next 12 months, although the reported nonperforming loans (NPLs)...
Moody's: Outlook on South Africa's banking system is stable despite economic headwinds
Oct 08, 2015 07:52 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service has revised to stable from negative its outlook on the South African banking system for the next 12-18 months. Although subdued economic growth and rising interest rates will increase non...
Moody's changes outlook on Germany's banking system to stable
Oct 08, 2015 05:03 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service has changed the outlook on Germanys banking system to stable from negative, reflecting the removal of uncertainty surrounding government support following the introduction of a banking resolution...
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