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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: S&P Downgrades Botswana With Negative Outlook On Diamond Weakness

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Botswana's sovereign credit rating to BBB- from BBB, citing prolonged weakness in global diamond demand and its economic implications.

Mar 23 • 04:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Moody's agency did not change Poland's rating or its outlook

Moody's has maintained Poland's credit rating and outlook despite concerns over public debt and deficit forecasts.

Mar 20 • 23:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Scope: Greek Credit Rating Unchanged at BBB with Positive Outlook

Scope Ratings has affirmed Greece's credit rating at BBB with a positive outlook, supported by strong fiscal performance and favorable debt structure.

Mar 20 • 22:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Scope: Greek credit rating stable at BBB with positive outlook – The impact of the energy crisis on the Greek economy

Scope Ratings has confirmed Greece's credit rating at BBB with positive prospects, citing strong fiscal performance and structural support from European institutions as key factors.

Mar 20 • 22:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

S&P Global downgrades BRB's credit rating, citing doubts about the bank's capitalization

S&P Global has downgraded the credit rating of Banco de Brasília (BRB) to 'brB-' due to concerns regarding its capitalization capabilities.

Mar 20 • 19:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Reserves and Debt: Why Country Risk Remains High, According to Three of the Most Respected Voices in the Market

Leading financial experts outline the conditions necessary for Argentina to improve its credit rating and reduce country risk.

Mar 19 • 22:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The behavior of President Karol Nawrocki will increase Poland's debt

The article discusses how political disputes among key government bodies affect Poland's public finances and creditworthiness.

Mar 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Schufa: These two women want to change Schufa. Will they succeed?

Two women aim to reform the German credit rating agency Schufa, striving to eliminate the stigma and shame associated with credit scores.

Mar 16 • 13:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fitch affirms Qatar's credit rating at 'AA' with a stable outlook

Fitch Ratings has confirmed Qatar's long-term foreign currency rating at 'AA' with a stable outlook, citing the country’s strong balance sheet and its plans to significantly increase LNG production as key factors.

Mar 14 • 18:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Croatian Credit Rating Raised to 'A' Level, But Key Economic Problems Remain

Croatia's credit rating has been raised from A- to A by Standard & Poor's, indicating political and economic stability, yet significant economic challenges remain.

Mar 14 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Moody’s: Greece's credit rating remains unchanged at 'Baa3' with a stable outlook

Moody's has confirmed Greece's credit rating at investment grade 'Baa3' with a stable outlook, highlighting strong fiscal performance post-pandemic.

Mar 13 • 23:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Fitch endorses the strength of the Spanish economy but warns of political blockade

Fitch Ratings reaffirms Spain's 'A' credit rating while cautioning about the ongoing political stalemate that could impact economic visibility.

Mar 13 • 22:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Allegations of Selling High-Priced Products in Exchange for Credit Rating Increases... Prosecutors Raid Korea Credit Data

Prosecutors are investigating Korea Credit Data for allegedly selling high-priced add-on products in exchange for raising small businesses' credit ratings.

Mar 12 • 10:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rating agency downgrades Raízen's credit rating to 'selective default'

The credit rating agency S&P Global has downgraded Raízen's credit rating to selective default following the company's request for extrajudicial recovery.

Mar 11 • 21:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Surge in Oil Prices Over $100 Raises Concerns Over Asset Price Collapse and Increased Volatility

The recent spike in international oil prices to over $100 has triggered worries from credit rating agencies about the potential negative impacts on asset prices and financial markets.

Mar 9 • 06:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Moody’s downgrades the rating of Virgin Media O2 due to declining profitability

Moody’s has downgraded the credit rating of Virgin Media O2 due to expectations of declining operational profit and increased leverage.

Mar 7 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DBRS: Greece's credit rating remains at BBB

The Canadian agency DBRS maintained Greece's credit rating at BBB with a stable outlook, reflecting balanced risks due to favorable economic and fiscal developments.

Mar 6 • 21:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pão de Açúcar sends letter to suppliers to explain crisis in the group

GPA (Grupo Pão de Açúcar) reassures its suppliers about ongoing operations and debt negotiations following a significant stock drop and a credit rating downgrade by Fitch Ratings.

Mar 3 • 22:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Fitch Agency Decides on Poland's Credit Rating

Fitch Ratings has updated its outlook on Poland's credit rating, maintaining it but adjusting the perspective to negative amid ongoing economic and political considerations.

Feb 28 • 06:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Strong growth, weak finances. Fitch maintains Poland's rating with a negative outlook

Fitch Ratings has decided to keep Poland's credit rating with a negative outlook amidst concerns about public finances and economic growth projections.

Feb 28 • 06:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece awaits credit rating updates from S&P, Moody’s, Fitch, DBRS and Scope

Greece is set to receive credit rating updates from several agencies between March and May, amid ongoing economic assessments.

Feb 26 • 06:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mauritius: Can Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?

Mauritius faces challenges in maintaining its credit rating amid economic issues and political inertia following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 24 • 11:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu calls for fairer African financial system

President Bola Tinubu advocates for a more equitable global financial system, emphasizing the need to address the disproportionate borrowing costs faced by African nations due to skewed assessments by credit rating agencies.

Feb 18 • 00:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Negotiation: Rizobacter seeks to restructure debt after missing a payment and suffering a downgrade

Rizobacter Argentina has initiated a debt restructuring process after failing to meet the payment deadline for a bond obligation.

Feb 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Raízen’s debt securities fall with rumors of restructuring and credit downgrade

Raízen, a joint venture between Cosan and Shell, is facing a decline in its debt securities amidst speculation of a debt renegotiation plan and a potential credit rating downgrade.

Feb 12 • 22:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Moody's Maintains Korea's Credit Rating at 'Aa2' with a Stable Outlook, Forecasts 1.8% Growth Rate

Moody's has upheld South Korea's sovereign credit rating at 'Aa2' while predicting a growth rate of 1.8% for the current year.

Feb 12 • 12:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

5 African Economies Leading the 'Rating Revolution' in 2026

Five African economies are expected to lead a 'rating revolution' in 2026 due to improved economic growth forecasts and various financial reforms.

Feb 12 • 02:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Reflections Ahead of SONA 2026

As South Africa braces for its State of the Nation Address in February 2026, the nation reflects on positive economic progress and stability.

Feb 11 • 14:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pemex, without improvement in its rating

Pemex's credit rating remains unchanged by S&P Global, highlighting discrepancies between official statements and the company's financial reality.

Feb 9 • 11:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master, BRB, your audits and rating agencies

In October 2024, many financial market participants received information revealing risky business practices by Bank Master, despite warnings from financial authorities.

Feb 9 • 02:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Madagascar: S&P Global Ratings lifts 'negative watch' and maintains rating at B-

S&P Global Ratings has lifted the 'negative watch' on Madagascar, maintaining its credit rating at B-, indicating a stable outlook for the nation's financial situation despite ongoing challenges following the political transition.

Feb 7 • 14:52 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Iceland's credit rating improves from A to A+ by Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Iceland's credit rating from A to A+ due to improved economic conditions.

Feb 7 • 00:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Agusto & Co. upgrades Coronation Asset Management to A

Credit rating agency Agusto & Co. has upgraded Coronation Asset Management's rating to A due to significant improvements in risk management practices and overall operational infrastructure.

Feb 6 • 00:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

BiH retains credit rating at B level, political risks affect the economy

Bosnia and Herzegovina has maintained its credit rating at a B level, indicating economic resilience, but rising fiscal and political challenges could pose risks.

Feb 4 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Towards a downgrade of the United States' rating? Fitch worries about the loss of the Fed's independence

Fitch Ratings expresses concern over the potential loss of independence of the Federal Reserve following its summons by the U.S. Justice Department, which they believe could negatively impact the United States' credit rating.

Jan 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Fitch: Warns of downgrades for European countries if a rift in NATO occurs due to Greenland

Fitch warns that European countries may face credit rating downgrades if tensions arise within NATO related to Greenland, emphasizing careful evaluation due to proximity to Russia.

Jan 16 • 09:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Three Years Since the Introduction of the Euro: Has It Brought More Harm or Benefit? An Economist Responds

Three years after Croatia adopted the euro, economist Hrvoje Stojić assesses that the decision led to more benefits than harms, citing a record credit rating and lower interest rates as key advantages.

Jan 13 • 18:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

New upgrades for the Greek economy are coming in 2026: March sees the first evaluations from Moody's, DBRS, Scope

Upcoming credit ratings for Greece are expected in March 2026, with Scope likely to provide a BBB+ rating, just one step below A.

Jan 11 • 13:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat achieves the best credit rating in a decade while awaiting debt relief and better financing

The Catalan Administration begins 2026 with improved credit ratings, moving away from junk bond status, as it focuses on proposals for a new financing model and debt relief.

Jan 5 • 04:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Moody's: Budapest's Credit Rating is Junk

Moody's has downgraded Budapest's credit rating to junk status, citing increased borrowing costs linked to a dispute between the city's mayor and the government.

Dec 31 • 16:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pension Provision: Rating Agency: Pension Reform Necessary for Germany's AAA Rating

The credit rating agency Scope emphasizes the urgent need for a significant pension reform in Germany to maintain its AAA credit rating, citing the aging population as a major threat to mid-term growth.

Dec 28 • 13:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Rating Agency ScopE Warns: Without Pension Reform, No Top Credit Rating

The European rating agency Scope warns that Germany may lose its top credit rating if pension reforms are not implemented due to the challenges posed by an aging population and related expenditures.

Dec 28 • 09:45 UTC

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