Energy default alarms get louder as pain seen lasting into 2016
Default rates among high-yield firms forecast to hit 25% cumulatively in next 2-3 years if oil stays below US$60
DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.
New York
ELEVEN months of depressed oil prices are threatening to topple more companies in the energy sector.
Four firms owing a combined US$4.8 billion warned this week that they may be at the brink, with Penn Virginia Corp, Paragon Offshore plc, Magnum Hunter Resources Corp and Emerald Oil Inc saying their auditors have expressed doubts that they can continue as going concerns.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Ministry of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Pang Kin Keong to retire
Shelving S$5 billion office redevelopment plan proved ‘wise’ as geopolitical risks mount: OCBC chairman
Richard Eu on how core values, customers keep Singapore’s TCM chain Eu Yan Sang relevant
China pips the US if Asean is forced to choose, but analysts warn against reading it like a sports result