Moody's Ratings

COVID-19 lockdowns began five years ago this month. It delivered a profound shock to the global economy, reflected in rating downgrades in 2020-21. Five years later, average credit quality for the companies we rate has largely rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. But in some sectors, scars remain. Find out what’s changed in our latest research: https://moodys.com/covid #COVIDFiveYearsLater #COVIDLockdowns #COVIDAnniversary

We’re pleased to sponsor and attend the 2025 KangaNews Debt Capital Market Summit, happening 2 April in Sydney. Hear from Moody’s John Manning as he speaks in a Q&A session on the outlook for state debt burdens and their impact on growth. Details and registration: https://mdy.link/41MtwPV KangaNews

Demand for data centers is growing – and developers who don’t use water-efficient or waterless cooling systems are likely to face increasing scrutiny from regulators and investors. Moody’s Ratings’ Ram S. comments. See more from Moody’s: https://mdy.link/4j13DS2

We are excited to announce that our company has been shortlisted for the GlobalCapital Latin America Bond Awards 2025! Moody’s Ratings has been recognized in the categories of Best Rating Agency for Latin American Bonds and Best Second Party Opinion Provider for Latin American ESG Bonds. This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation in the contribution to the Latin American debt capital markets. #MoodysRatingsLatinAmerica

How quickly electric utilities reduce their use of fossil fuels partly depends on their access to alternative sources of power. We have assessed ESB's transition efforts amid hurdles related to renewable energy development in Ireland, and how fast UK consumers are reducing consumption of natural gas. Read our new Net Zero Assessment here: https://mdy.link/4kZwVT7 ESB

As we mark 40 years of excellence in APAC, we are proud to have clinched a record 14 awards at The Asset Triple A Awards 2025! Our wins, which include High Yield Rating Agency of the Year, Corporate Rating Agency of the Year and Sustainable Finance Rating Agency of the Year, highlight not only our unwavering commitment to the APAC region, but also our dedication to excellence in delivering high-quality credit insights that market participants trust. For the full list of awards we’ve won, visit https://mdy.link/4kIa1Q2

US tariff policies and counter moves from trade partners are in flux. What are the likely consequences for corporate credit across sectors? Listen here to find out: https://mdy.link/4bEWeWh #Podcast #MoodysTalks #Tariffs Jeff Pruzan Paloma San Valentin

Financial institutions and banks in Western and Central Africa are expanding their sustainable bond frameworks to finance diverse projects that not only advance economic development but also address social inclusion and access to essential services for vulnerable populations. How do the inclusive bond frameworks of Credit Access and Witti Finances and ACEP Cameroun align with market standards? And what are their expected contributions to sustainability? To find out, read our Second Party Opinions: Credit Access and Witti Finances: https://mdy.link/4bIpkUT ACEP Cameroun: https://mdy.link/41EdExO

See our latest outlooks for banking sectors in France, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Denmark and Switzerland in the graphics below. See more from Moody’s: https://mdy.link/4iUd8CC

Moody’s Ratings is thrilled to have won three IJGlobal Awards 2024: → Global Ratings Agency of the Year → Europe Ratings Agency of the Year → Latin America Ratings Agency of the Year We are proud to be recognized as the best-in-class organization across the international infrastructure and energy sectors in these areas. See more on Moody’s awards: https://mdy.link/4hfT64t Sofia D. Simon D. Douglas S. Raffaella Altamura Neil Griffiths-Lambeth angelo sabatelle Cristiane Kisil Spercel Marina Rosemberg Earl Heffintrayer, CFA Clifford K.