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What are the prospects for finance and credit worldwide in the year ahead – and what are the key trends and risks to look out for? See Moody’s 2025 Outlook reports and analysis in the weeks to come for exclusive insights on countries and sectors across the globe, and explore the impact of geopolitical risks, advancing technology, interest rates, investment patterns and more. See Moody’s Executive Summary: https://lnkd.in/eNdcYqgZ #MoodysOutlooks2025

Petrobras' new strategic plan for 2025-29 increases total investments for the period compared to the previous plan for 2024-28 and allows for a higher level of gross debt, which may lead to increased leverage. The plan also introduces a minimum cash level and the expectation of dividend payments for the period. Check out the report published by Moody’s Ratings on Petrobras' new strategic plan: https://mdy.link/3OxlUJu

We were delighted to be a gold-level sponsor at the Tokenisation Summit in London last week and share our insights. Marat Faritov delved into the benefits of tokenizing funds, and Cristiano Ventricelli explored the potential wider applications of tokenization, including illiquid assets. See more from Moody’s: https://mdy.link/414ssa9

What is Moody’s Ratings’ outlook for emerging markets in 2025 – and what are the trends and risks to look out for? Our experts explore the key issues - from interest rates and growth prospects to tariff threats and defaults. Listen here: https://mdy.link/415vlaW #MoodysOutlooks2025 #Podcast

It was an extraordinary evening as we celebrated Wendy Cheong, Regional Head of Asia Pacific, being honored as Executive of the Year – Financial Information & Analytics at the 2024 Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Awards! This marks our first-ever win from Singapore Business Review Awards, highlighting the collective achievements of us and our affiliates across the APAC region and an affirmation of the critical role we play in financial markets as the rating agency of choice. The Executive of the Year Award, while acknowledging individual achievement, is a testament to the collective efforts of an exceptional group of talents in Moody’s regionally and globally. It also underscores the global standards that we’ve set and our pioneering work across the APAC region, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and advancing Asia’s financial markets. Congratulations to Wendy and everyone at Moody’s Ratings! Read about our win: https://mdy.link/4eMG0KA

Our outlook for companies in APAC (excluding China) is stable, with solid GDP growth driven by India and Indonesia underpinning earnings growth. Easing interest rates will drive business and consumer spending, technological advancements including AI will disrupt traditional sectors and create opportunities while geopolitical tensions will drive investment priorities and supply chain shifts. Read our report for more: https://mdy.link/4g3jjTv #MoodysOutlooks2025

We're delighted to celebrate the achievements of 54 students from France's leading universities, who took part in Moody’s Challenge 2024! Mentored by seasoned #TeamMoodys analysts across Paris, London and Frankfurt, these talented individuals sharpened their analytical skills assessing complex credit risks and brought their own fresh perspectives to the table. Congratulations to the Sciences Po team on a well-deserved victory!

Our 2025 outlook for nonfinancial companies in North America is stable. Why? ?? Modest but steady corporate profits ?? Waning inflation ?? Purposeful consumer spending However, softening labor demand and still high – if falling – interest rates will pressure credit quality and liquidity and weigh on consumer buying decisions. Read more insights on this here: https://mdy.link/3YU1zmC #2025Outlook #ConsumerSpending #Corporate #Inflation

Hear Lisa Jaeger of Moody's Ratings among panelists on Unlocking Private Credit Markets at the GCMA Summit 2024 on 26 November.

Falling interest rates, moderating inflation and declining defaults will characterize the leveraged loan and CLO markets in 2025, but what should borrowers anticipate in this new, friendly environment? Dive into our CLO and LevFin 2025 Outlooks to learn more: https://mdy.link/4fFIHio #MoodysOutlooks2025