S&P downgrades US banks due to 'tough' conditions S&P Global has cut credit ratings and revised its outlook for multiple US banks, following a similar move by Moody's, warning that funding risks and … Business • 22 Aug
Moody's upgrades Ireland's credit rating again Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded Ireland's sovereign credit rating. Business • 22 Apr
European energy prices to remain high - Moody's European power prices are likely to remain high in the medium term, Moody's Investors Service said in a report today, citing technical problems at French … Business • 16 Nov 22
Moody's upgrades Permanent TSB to investment status Moody's ratings agency has upgraded Permanent TSB Group Holdings rating by two notches to Baa2, with a positive outlook. Business • 21 Sep 22
Moody's says Russia defaulted on debt Moody's ratings agency has confirmed that Russia defaulted on foreign debt for the first time in a century after bond holders did not receive $100m … Business • 28 Jun 22
Moody's upgrades Ireland sovereign credit rating to A1 Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded its sovereign credit rating for Ireland from A2 to A1 with a positive outlook. Business • 09 May 22
Russia may be in default - Moody's Moody's said Russia may be in default because it tried to service its dollar bonds in roubles, which would be one of the starkest consequences … Business • 15 Apr 22
Fitch, Moody's slash Russia's sovereign rating to junk Ratings agencies Fitch and Moody's downgraded Russia by six notches to "junk" status, saying Western sanctions threw into doubt its ability to service debt and … Business • 03 Mar 22
Moody's changes outlook on Ireland to positive The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has welcomed a decision by the ratings agency Moody's to upgrade its outlook on Ireland to positive from stable. Business • 18 Aug 21
Big countries' tax deal to reveal rift in Europe A global deal on corporate tax looks set to bring to a climax a deep-seated European Union battle, pitting large members Germany, France and Italy … Business • 09 Jun 21
EU fines Moody's €3.7m over conflicts of interest Europe's markets watchdog has today announced a €3.7m fine against five European entities of Moody's credit ratings agency over breaches of conflict of interest rules. Business • 30 Mar 21
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
UK credit rating challenges to remain despite Tory win Moody's said today that Britain's credit rating challenges would remain despite a likely smooth exit from the European Union following a resounding win for the … Business • 13 Dec 19
Brexit uncertainty weighing on UK credit quality Britain still faces significant uncertainties about Brexit which will drag on the country's economy for some time with negative implications for borrowers, ratings agency Moody's … Business • 23 Oct 19
Ratings agencies lower Boeing outlook to 'negative' Fitch Ratings and Moody's lowered their outlooks for Boeing to "negative" from "stable" yesterday, citing delays in its 737 MAX jets' return to service. Business • 23 Jul 19
Moody's downgrades Italy's debt rating Moody's has cut Italy's sovereign debt rating to one notch above junk status because of concerns over government budget plans. Business • 22 Oct 18
Ireland and Portugal biggest beneficiaries of ECB's QE The European Central Bank's massive stimulus scheme has lowered 10-year government bond yields in the euro zone by between 50-150 basis points. Business • 07 Dec 17
Moody's downgrades UK rating on Brexit uncertainties Ratings agency Moody's downgraded Britain's credit rating by a further notch, saying the government's plans to fix the public finances had been knocked off course … Business • 25 Sep 17
S&P lowers Hong Kong credit rating following China cut Standard & Poor's has today cut Hong Kong's top-notch credit rating, a day after lowering China's, warning of potential spillover risks the mainland's ballooning debt … Business • 22 Sep 17
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
Moody's downgrades Australia's banks over housing risk Moody's Investors Service has downgraded 12 Australian banks, including the four biggest lenders, reflecting what it called elevated risks in the household sector. Business • 20 Jun 17
Moody's sees Brexit talks delay after election result Moody's said Britain's inconclusive election result is likely to delay negotiations about the country's exit from the European Union which could be negative for Britain's … Business • 12 Jun 17
Moody's downgrades Hong Kong after China ratings cut Moody's Investors Service downgraded Hong Kong's local and foreign currency issuer ratings just hours after it cut China's credit ratings for the first time in … Business • 25 May 17
Moody's downgrades China for first time in 30 years Moody's Investors Service has today downgraded China's credit ratings for the first time in nearly 30 years. Business • 24 May 17
Moody's warns Brexit and Trump threaten Irish economy Ratings agency Moody's has sounded a warning note about the threats to the Irish economy from Brexit and the Trump administration. Business • 02 Mar 17
