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

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.

Nominations are now open for the GlobalCapital Bond Awards 2025, dedicated to the international debt capital markets. Cast your votes here: https://mdy.link/4iBOEhA GlobalCapital

Digital challenger banks - fintech startups with a banking license - are entering a new stage in their evolution. While many smaller challengers are still struggling, the largest are breaking new ground. Our graphics below explain key trends. See more from Moody’s: https://mdy.link/4iBBIrZ

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect corporate credit quality? In this podcast, we delve into the hidden credit stories and why some sectors thrived while others struggled. Listen to the conversation here: https://mdy.link/4bDoPLM Merxe Tudela Jessica Gladstone Sarah Carlson #Podcast #MoodysTalks

Moody’s Ratings’ outlooks for the banking systems in Argentina and Peru have changed to positive from stable, the outlook for Mexico’s banking system has changed to negative from positive, and outlooks for banking systems in Brazil, Colombia, and Chile remain unchanged. Find more information here: https://mdy.link/3Fr3lFS

It’s been five years since the pandemic delivered a profound shock to the global economy and triggered a raft of rating downgrades. Government action and a swift post-lockdown recovery have helped lift credit quality. But some sectors still carry debt from the pandemic and struggle with the structural changes it accelerated. Read more: https://mdy.link/3DzZ5Dg