Oct 08, 2015 03:15 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that slower economic growth and rising credit risk are symptoms of the challenge that China (Aa3 stable) faces with structural rebalancing and are developments which have become more prominent...
Fitch: Consolidation in US Power and Gas Will Continue
Oct 07, 2015 20:29 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The rapid pace of consolidation in the power and gas sector will continue as companies look to offset weak power demand and declining equity returns by acquiring assets and rate base investment opportunities, Fitch Ratings...
Moody's: Economic and political stress will pressure Brazil's sectors
Oct 06, 2015 10:34 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Brazilss deteriorating fiscal position, political turmoil and the ongoing Lava Jato corruption investigation continue to negatively affect the credit quality of issuers in both the public and private sectors through 2016,...
Fitch: Lower Russian Bank Capital Ratio Would Be Credit Negative
Oct 06, 2015 09:48 am UTC| Research & Analysis
The possible reduction of Russian banks minimum regulatory capital ratios could be moderately negative for their credit profiles, says Fitch Ratings. Proposed reductions are in line with Basel guidelines and, for domestic...
Moody's: Argentina continues to face economic and credit challenges in the wake of the election
Oct 02, 2015 11:39 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Argentinas Caa1 government bond rating and its negative outlook reflect ongoing credit weakness tied to policies that have led to macroeconomic imbalances, political volatility and limited access to external financing....
Fitch: China Hard Landing Would Hit HK, Korea, Japan Hardest
Oct 01, 2015 03:04 am UTC| Research & Analysis
A Chinese hard landing would have a significant impact on global growth and economic stability, with economies in Asia and major emerging market commodities exporters among the hardest hit, says Fitch Ratings. Besides...
Sep 30, 2015 23:44 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The weak, albeit gradually improving, macroeconomic conditions in Italy (Baa2 stable) will continue to affect the performance of securitizations backed by loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (ABS SME) that Italian...
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