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S&P upgraded Ireland's rating from A+ to AA-

S&P upgrade likely to assist Ireland's borrowing needs

A decision by the ratings agency Standard & Poor's to increase Ireland's long-term sovereign credit rating has been welcomed by the Government and the agency which manages Ireland's debt.

Business • 30 Nov 19

S&P points the finger at the minority Government, saying that while it expects fiscal consolidation to continue, it will not be as fast as in recent years

S&P critical of Irish political situation

The credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s says the formation of a minority Government may lead to the diversion of funds from important public spending projects towards "local projects that have lower economic priority", in order to secure the support of Independent TDs.

Business • 03 Jun 16

Standard & Poor's said the upgrade came on the back of faster-than-expected economic growth and reductions in debt

Standard & Poor's raises Ireland's credit rating

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has raised Ireland’s long-term sovereign credit ratings to 'A’, up from its previous rating of ‘A-‘.

Business • 05 Dec 14

Fitch upgrades outlook on Portugal on good progress in reducing budget deficit

Fitch upgrades Portugal's outlook to 'positive'

Ratings agency Fitch has upgraded its outlook for Portugal to "positive" and maintained the country's credit rating at BB+.

Business • 11 Apr 14

Fitch anticipates a primary budget surplus in 2014, along with GDP growth of 1%

Fitch warns of Irish banks' vulnerabilities

The loan portfolios of Irish banks have likely deteriorated "close to the stress scenario of 2011 prudential capital assessment review", according to ratings agency Fitch.

Business • 03 Oct 13

Fitch had previously warned of a downgrade due to higher-than-expected debt levels

Fitch downgrades British rating over weak outlook

Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded its rating of Britain from AAA to AA+ with a stable outlook.

Business • 19 Apr 13

Ireland's rating has been upgraded from 'negative' to 'stable'

S&P improves Ireland's outlook on bank debt

Standard and Poor's has become the first ratings agency to improve its outlook on Irish debt following last week's promissory note deal.

News • 12 Feb 13

Standard & Poor's said the promissory note deal make a full bond market return more likely

S&P upgrades outlook on Ireland to 'stable'

Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has upgraded its outlook on Ireland from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’, following last week’s agreement to replace the Anglo promissory note with long-term bonds.

Business • 12 Feb 13

Fitch said the deal would have 'limited impact on Ireland's debt stock'

No rating change despite 'positive' deal - Fitch

Ireland’s deal on the Anglo Irish Bank promissory notes is a “positive surprise”, according to ratings agency Fitch, however it will not lead to any change in the country’s rating in the short-term.

Business • 08 Feb 13

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