Credit ratings

Digital banks in South-east Asia face profit pressure as rates slump and credit risks rise

Preserving deposits and embedding products within ecosystems could prove vital, say market watchers

Whether tariffs will give the US a meaningful revenue boost is a subject of debate among economists.

Trump tariffs get seal of approval as S&P affirms credit rating

The credit rating company has affirmed its AA+ long-term rating for the US

The downgrade follows Fitch’s assessment that Intel faces heightened challenges maintaining demand for its products.

Intel’s credit rating downgraded by Fitch on demand challenges

FITCH downgrading US chipmaker Intel’s credit rating by one notch on Monday, according to a note by the ratings agency, which assigned a negative outlook to Intel’s rating. Fitch downgraded Intel to B...

S&P may upgrade SingPost if it demonstrates improving profitability across its core postal and logistics business, while maintaining earnings diversity and a conservative balance sheet position.

S&P downgrades SingPost’s credit rating to ‘BBB-’ on downscaling, subdued operating conditions

Postal service provider’s core business faces weak profitability amid persistent structural decline, high fixed operating costs, and rising competition, says the credit rating agency

Moody's rating reflects Israel’s weakened fiscal position driven by elevated geopolitical risks since October 2023.

Moody’s affirms Israel’s ‘Baa1’ rating, warns Iran conflict to deepen fiscal strain

CREDIT ratings agency Moody’s affirmed Israel’s long-term local and foreign-currency ratings at “Baa1” on Monday and said the direct military conflict with Iran would further strain public finances.

While any potential forced sales in Hong Kong are unlikely to materially rock the global market for US Treasuries given its size and liquidity.

Hong Kong funds plan to cut Treasuries if US loses AAA score: sources

The situation highlights the risks of the US falling foul of the unusually strict investment mandates governed by Hong Kong regulations

Asian real estate has cut emissions intensity at a slower pace than the global average, GRESB data shows.
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US Speaker Mike Johnson is aiming for the bill to pass the House this week, ahead of the May 26 Memorial Day holiday.

Trump tax bill passes in key US House committee vote

[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill, stalled for days by Republican infighting over spending cuts, won approval from a key congressional committee on Sunday to advance towar...

OCBC notes that while the downgrade could initially weigh on US stocks, US government debt still enjoys the second-highest rating.

OCBC remains bullish on investment outlook despite US credit downgrade by Moody’s

Past downgrades by rating agencies did not have a lasting impact on markets, says OCBC

S&P said on Monday that Boeing appears to be on track to recover from the 2024 strike-driven production halt and persistent manufacturing quality problems.

S&P removes Boeing’s rating from CreditWatch negative on improving aircraft production

S&P has removed Boeing’s rating from CreditWatch negative on improving aircraft production and lower cash burn, the global ratings agency said on Monday.