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 credit rating. Business • 12 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 credit rating. 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 nearly 30 years. Business • 25 May 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 nearly 30 years. 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 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
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
EU fragmentation risk low - Moody's The risk of fragmentation of the European Union remains low for now but political risks are on the rise and forthcoming elections in various countries are likely to paralyse policy decisions, Moody's ratings agency has said. Business • 07 Feb 17
EU fragmentation risk low - Moody's The risk of fragmentation of the European Union remains low for now but political risks are on the rise and forthcoming elections in various countries are likely to paralyse policy decisions, Moody's ratings agency has said. Business • 07 Feb 17
House prices to rise by 5% this year - Moody's House prices are set to rise by 5% in Ireland over the next 12 to 18 months, according to new research from ratings agency Moody's. Business • 30 Jan 17
House prices to rise by 5% this year - Moody's House prices are set to rise by 5% in Ireland over the next 12 to 18 months, according to new research from ratings agency Moody's. Business • 30 Jan 17
Moody's in US settlement over pre-crisis ratings Credit ratings agency Moody's has agreed to pay US authorities $864 million over its ratings of mortgage securities in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. News • 14 Jan 17
Moody's in US settlement over pre-crisis ratings Credit ratings agency Moody's has agreed to pay US authorities $864 million over its ratings of mortgage securities in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. News • 14 Jan 17
Moody's upgrades Irish banks' deposit ratings Rating agency Moody's has today upgraded the deposit ratings of three Irish banks - AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB. Business • 20 Sep 16
Moody's upgrades Irish banks' deposit ratings Rating agency Moody's has today upgraded the deposit ratings of three Irish banks - AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB. Business • 20 Sep 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
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
Euro zone country ratings face longer-term risks Rating agency Moody's has said the euro zone sovereigns' ratings will likely remain stable in 2016-2017 but fading fiscal consolidation limit upside potential and create longer-term risks. Business • 18 Mar 16
Euro zone country ratings face longer-term risks Rating agency Moody's has said the euro zone sovereigns' ratings will likely remain stable in 2016-2017 but fading fiscal consolidation limit upside potential and create longer-term risks. Business • 18 Mar 16
Moody's cuts China outlook on reform, fiscal risks Moody's downgraded its outlook on Chinese government debt to "negative" from "stable", citing uncertainty over authorities' capacity to implement economic reforms. Business • 02 Mar 16
Moody's cuts China outlook on reform, fiscal risks Moody's downgraded its outlook on Chinese government debt to "negative" from "stable", citing uncertainty over authorities' capacity to implement economic reforms. Business • 02 Mar 16
Moody's reviews 120 oil firms for possible cuts Credit evaluator Moody's has placed the ratings of 120 oil and gas firms worldwide under review for possible downgrade due to plunging prices. Business • 22 Jan 16
Moody's reviews 120 oil firms for possible cuts Credit evaluator Moody's has placed the ratings of 120 oil and gas firms worldwide under review for possible downgrade due to plunging prices. Business • 22 Jan 16
Moody's upgrades Irish banks' outlook to positive Credit rating agency Moody's has revised upwards its outlook on the Irish banking system to positive from stable. Business • 08 Dec 15
Moody's upgrades Irish banks' outlook to positive Credit rating agency Moody's has revised upwards its outlook on the Irish banking system to positive from stable. Business • 08 Dec 15
China's report had errors, Moody's tells tribunal Ratings agency Moody's has told a Hong Kong tribunal that a report on Chinese companies had some errors, but it stood by the material outcome of the study. Business • 11 Sep 15
China's report had errors, Moody's tells tribunal Ratings agency Moody's has told a Hong Kong tribunal that a report on Chinese companies had some errors, but it stood by the material outcome of the study. Business • 11 Sep 15
Puerto Rico defaults on debt payment The US territory of Puerto Rico, deep in economic crisis, has defaulted on part of its $73-billion debt by missing a bond payment due on Monday, rating firm Moody's said. Business • 04 Aug 15
Puerto Rico defaults on debt payment The US territory of Puerto Rico, deep in economic crisis, has defaulted on part of its $73-billion debt by missing a bond payment due on Monday, rating firm Moody's said. Business • 04 Aug 15
Newspaper corrects Lagarde quote over Greek exit German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has corrected an interview with International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde in which she had been quoted as saying that a Greek exit from the euro zone was a "possibility". Business • 29 May 15
Newspaper corrects Lagarde quote over Greek exit German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has corrected an interview with International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde in which she had been quoted as saying that a Greek exit from the euro zone was a "possibility". Business • 29 May 15
Moody's upgrades some of its PTSB ratings Moody's has upgraded some of its ratings for Permanent TSB. Business • 11 May 15
Moody's upgrades some of its PTSB ratings Moody's has upgraded some of its ratings for Permanent TSB. Business • 11 May 15
Moody's improves its outlook on Irish banks Moody’s has improved its outlook on the Irish banking sector for the first time in seven years. Business • 02 Mar 15
Moody's improves its outlook on Irish banks Moody’s has improved its outlook on the Irish banking sector for the first time in seven years. Business • 02 Mar 15
Oil prices fall after IMF cuts growth forecast World oil prices have fallen after the International Monetary Fund slashed its world economic growth forecast, stoking fresh fears over the strength of global crude demand. Business • 20 Jan 15
Oil prices fall after IMF cuts growth forecast World oil prices have fallen after the International Monetary Fund slashed its world economic growth forecast, stoking fresh fears over the strength of global crude demand. Business • 20 Jan 15
Europe's banks face a tough 2015 - rating agencies European banks face a tough year in 2015, credit rating agencies Moody's and Standard & Poor's have said. Business • 09 Dec 14
Europe's banks face a tough 2015 - rating agencies European banks face a tough year in 2015, credit rating agencies Moody's and Standard & Poor's have said. Business • 09 Dec 14
Moody’s downgrades Japan’s credit rating Moody's has downgraded Japan's credit rating, citing "rising uncertainty" over the country's debt situation and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's faltering efforts to kickstart the world's number three economy. Business • 01 Dec 14
Moody’s downgrades Japan’s credit rating Moody's has downgraded Japan's credit rating, citing "rising uncertainty" over the country's debt situation and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's faltering efforts to kickstart the world's number three economy. Business • 01 Dec 14
Tesco may see debt downgraded to 'junk' - Moody's Tesco could see its debt downgraded to ‘junk’ status unless it outlines plans to cut borrowing and improve trading, rating agency Moody's said, raising the prospect of higher financing costs for Britain's biggest grocer. Business • 31 Oct 14
Tesco may see debt downgraded to 'junk' - Moody's Tesco could see its debt downgraded to ‘junk’ status unless it outlines plans to cut borrowing and improve trading, rating agency Moody's said, raising the prospect of higher financing costs for Britain's biggest grocer. Business • 31 Oct 14
Budget 2015 a 'missed opportunity' to cut debt Budget 2015 was a “missed opportunity” for the Government to reduce its debt levels, according to ratings agency Moody’s. Business • 16 Oct 14
Budget 2015 a 'missed opportunity' to cut debt Budget 2015 was a “missed opportunity” for the Government to reduce its debt levels, according to ratings agency Moody’s. Business • 16 Oct 14
Moody's upgrades debt rating of four Irish banks Credit rating agency Moody's has upgraded the debt ratings of four Irish banks - AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB and EBS. Business • 27 May 14
Moody's upgrades debt rating of four Irish banks Credit rating agency Moody's has upgraded the debt ratings of four Irish banks - AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB and EBS. Business • 27 May 14
