Credit ratings

Credit score myths debunked: what banks really look for

Fitch downgraded the US in August 2023 by one level to AA+, citing concerns about political wrangling over its debt ceiling.

Fitch warns US debt burden is ‘far above’ other AA rated nations

The downgrade underlines ASX’s slide into a string of high-profile missteps.

S&P Global downgrades ASX after Australian regulator finds governance, risk failures

“The damage to investor confidence is reversible. But a failure to do so would deal a more serious blow to investor confidence than an MSCI reclassification,” S&P analysts said in a report.

S&P says reviving investor confidence is key for Indonesia’s sovereign support

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen  said there was a “fundamental disagreement” with the US after President Donald Trump again insisted that the US “needs” Greenland.

Fitch warns of eastern European downgrades if Greenland strife cracks Nato

None of the digital banks in Singapore, including GXS Bank, MariBank and Trust Bank, have become profitable yet.

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

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 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

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

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