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 … Business • 30 Nov 19
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 … Business • 03 Jun 16
Mortgage arrears down but figure remains high: S&P Delinquency rates amongst Irish residential mortgages remain high despite from their peak in late 2013, according to ratings agency Standard & Poor’s. Business • 28 Apr 16
S&P lowers China outlook to negative Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has today cut its outlook on China from stable to negative, warning that economic rebalancing was taking longer than expected. Business • 31 Mar 16
Rating agency S&P cuts euro zone forecasts Rating agency Standard and Poor's has today cut its forecasts for euro zone economic growth and inflation, blaming the "nosedive" in financial conditions since the … Business • 30 Mar 16
Emerging economies' more worrying than China - S&P The "alarming" outlook for emerging countries hit by collapsing oil prices is more worrying than China's economic slowdown, ratings agency Standard & The "alarming" outlook … Business • 13 Jan 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
Budget won't overheat the Irish economy - S&P's Rating agency Standard & Poor's has said that Budget 2016 will not overheat the Irish economy. Business • 16 Oct 15
Brazil loses investment-grade rating from S&P Standard & Poor's has stripped Brazil of its investment-grade credit rating. Business • 10 Sep 15
Standard & Poor's raises ratings on Irish banks Standard & Poor’s has raised its ratings on a number of Irish banks due to improved profitability in the industry. Business • 21 Jul 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
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
S&P gives Twitter debt issue 'junk' status Standard & Poor's has given Twitter's recent $1.8bn debt issue a ‘speculative’ rating of BB-, weighing the company's push for acquisitions against likely slow growth … Business • 14 Nov 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
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
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 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
Ratings agency anticipates 1% fall in house prices The credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's has said that Irish property prices will fall by 1% this year and will be flat next year. News • 17 Jan 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
Spain to make decision on bailout 'within weeks' The Spanish government said today it will decide within the next few weeks whether to ask for outside financial help. Business • 17 Oct 12
Possible Spain bailout would not hurt rating - S&P Rating agency Standard & Poor's says a Spanish request for a bailout to help it through the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis probably would not … Business • 22 Aug 12
S&P's says house prices not yet fully corrected Rating agency Standard & Poor's has said that residential property prices in Ireland have halved since their peak. Business • 18 Jun 12
S&P's cuts Danske rating on Irish challenges Danske Bank said that ratings agency Standard & Poor's had downgraded the bank's credit rating by one notch and adjusted its outlook upwards. Business • 30 May 12
