Moody's upgrades Ireland's credit rating again Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded Ireland's sovereign credit rating. Business • 22 Apr
Moody's leaves Ireland's credit-rating unchanged Ratings agency Moody's has reaffirmed Ireland's credit-rating, but has highlighted a range of possible risks to the health of the Irish economy. Business • 15 Feb 20
Moody's upgrades Ireland's sovereign credit rating Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded the country's sovereign credit rating to A2 after faster than expected economic growth and progress by the Government in balancing … Business • 18 Sep 17
S&P warns of downgrade to Australian credit rating Standard & Poor's has warned of a downgrade to Australia's coveted triple-A credit rating within two years, saying the knife-edge 2 July election may have … Business • 07 Jul 16
10-year bond yields hit 1-month low after upgrade Ireland's long-term government borrowing costs fell below 0.8% for the first time in nearly five weeks today after Moody's upgraded the country's credit rating. Business • 16 May 16
European integration going into reverse - S&P European Union countries' reluctance to integrate in the face of an influx of refugees and the possible departure of Britain from the bloc could ultimately … Business • 14 Dec 15
S&P raises Ireland's credit rating to A+ Standard & Poor's has raised Ireland's credit rating one notch to A+, citing the country's strong growth and debt reduction. Business • 05 Jun 15
S&P upgrades Ervia's credit rating to 'A-' Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has upgraded its credit rating for semi-State company Ervia to ‘A-‘. Business • 12 Dec 14
S&P upgrades Spain and says outlook stable Standard and Poor's today upgraded Spain's credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', saying structural reforms have improved economic growth and outlook. Business • 23 May 14
€500m of T-Bills sold ahead of expected upgrade The National Treasury Management Agency has successfully sold €500m of three month Treasury Bills this morning. Business • 15 May 14
Tesco warned of credit rating cut by S&P Tesco has been dealt a fresh blow after another ratings agency warned of a possible cut to its credit rating in the wake of its … Business • 29 Apr 14
Ryanair receives first credit rating from S&P's Ryanair has announced seven new routes from Dublin and extra flights on existing routes from the city as part of its winter schedule. Business • 20 Mar 14
S&P raises Smurfit Kappa's credit rating to BB+ Standard and Poor’s has raised its rating on Irish paper and packaging producer Smurfit Kappa from BB to BB+. Business • 28 Feb 14
Fitch keeps Ireland rating at BBB+ Ratings agency Fitch has affirmed its credit rating on Ireland with a stable outlook. Business • 21 Feb 14
S&P lowers Ukraine rating over political crisis Standard & Poor's ratings agency today lowered Ukraine's long-term rating from 'CCC+' to 'CCC'. Business • 21 Feb 14
S&P's cut European Union's AAA rating Standard & Poor's today cut its long-term rating of the European Union by one notch to AA+, saying it had concerns about how the bloc's … Business • 20 Dec 13
S&P's says outlook on Ireland remains positive Rating agency Standard & Poor's has reaffirmed Ireland's credit rating and said the outlook for the country remains positive. Business • 20 Dec 13
RSA faces tough choices to protect credit rating RSA may have to sell its best assets, leaving it concentrated in slow-growing markets to raise up to £1 billion sterling and safeguard its credit … Business • 17 Dec 13
Dutch credit rating cut by Standard & Poor's Standard & Poor's has cut the Netherlands’ credit to AA+, removing one of the eurozone's few remaining triple-A ratings while rewarding Spain for its efforts … Business • 29 Nov 13
S&P piles pressure on Portugal with credit warning Standard & Poor's put Portugal under warning of a possible credit-rating downgrade yesterday. Business • 19 Sep 13
Ireland's economic recovery 'under way' - S&P Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has upgraded its outlook on Ireland's credit rating, saying its debt may fall faster than expected. News • 12 Jul 13
Moody's dashes Irish upgrade hopes due to Cyprus Credit agency Moody's has dashed Irish hopes of an investment grade rating following a landmark 10-year bond issue. Business • 28 Mar 13
S&P affirms rating and negative outlook on Ireland Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has reaffirmed its credit rating and maintained its negative outlook on the country despite citing strong progress in stabilising its … Business • 14 Jan 13
Threat to Britain's credit status from S&P Britain's gold-plated triple AAA status came under pressure today after a credit ratings agency put it on negative watch. Business • 13 Dec 12
Fitch revises outlook for Ireland to stable Ratings agency Fitch has revised upwards its outlook for Ireland to stable from negative. Business • 15 Nov 12
