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Indian corporates to clock 9% aggregate revenue in FY27: Fitch

Fitch Ratings forecasts Indian corporate revenue to grow nine percent in the current fiscal year. This growth is expected to keep credit metrics for Indian companies stable. Geopolitical tensions and climate risks could impact oil prices and demand for certain sectors. Chemical companies may face higher costs and softer demand…

The Economic Times

Fitch highlights asset risks for Thai banking segment

Fitch Ratings expects Thai banks' asset quality to deteriorate further this year, while the negative outlook for the country's sovereign rating could weigh on the credit profiles of some banks.

Bangkok Post

Flawed credit ratings in Africa: are top 3 western agencies driven by data or bias?

The three major credit rating agencies – Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch – have often differed among themselves when rating African institutions and countries. Their opinions don’t have to be aligned, but a huge gap in the ratings suggests inaccuracies in the analyses.

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AI driving credit risk, may threaten jobs and tax revenues in developed economies: Fitch

Fitch Ratings highlights AI and massive digital infrastructure spending as significant global credit risks. While AI promises efficiency, it threatens jobs and tax revenues, particularly in developed nations. Investors are also concerned about private credit's growing complexity, transparency issues, and potential contagion from equity markets, despite its unlikely systemic risk.

The Economic Times

Thai corporate sector debt remains elevated

Debt levels in Thailand's corporate sector remain relatively high due to large-scale investments and a business operating environment that remains weak, according to Fitch Ratings' Thailand Corporate Credit Outlook conference.

Bangkok Post

Australia's fiscal metrics 'broadly weaker' than peers

A top rating agency has reiterated its confidence in Australia's ability to pay its bills, while hinting at potential longer-term issues with its NDIS spending.

AAP

Indian banks better placed than APAC peers: Fitch on West Asia woes

India's banking sector is resilient against the economic impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, according to Fitch Ratings. While other APAC nations face pressure from rising fuel costs and slower growth, India maintains a neutral outlook. However, small borrowers might experience strain if oil prices continue to surge, impacting…

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Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economy

Fitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow economic activity in the September and December quarters. Rising prices will dampen consumer spending. For FY28, growth is expected to pick up to 6.7 percent. Fitch also…

The Economic Times

The IMF enjoys preferred creditor status: why it shouldn’t be the judge when it comes to other lenders

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should not be an arbiter of discussions about which other multilateral financial institutions should qualify for preferred creditor status. This is because the IMF is a direct beneficiary of the creditor hierarchy policy.

The Conversation

China Vanke's near-default exposes fragility of the faltering recovery in the property industry

China Vanke, once the country's largest homebuilder, narrowly avoided defaulting on a $284 million debt last week as the painfully slow recovery in China's property market drags on

The Independent UK

US Regional Banks Rattle as Credit Fears Mount

US regional bank shares tumble as fresh fraud allegations and mounting credit fears revive memories of the 2023 banking crisis, rattling Wall Street and European markets alike.

International Business Times UK

Trump Admin's Intel Stake Could Create 'Unintended Inefficiencies' In Global Chip Industry, Warns Fitch

The U.S. government’s recent investment in Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) could lead to unintended inefficiencies in the global semiconductor industry, according to a report by Fitch Ratings.

Benzinga

Dollar Slides and Gold Rallies to a Record High on Fed Easing Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.27%. The dollar was under pressure on Monday as the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. Also, Monday's rally in the S&P to a new record...

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Dollar Weighed Down by Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.11%. The dollar is under pressure today as the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. Also, today's rally in the S&P to a new record high...

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Stock Index Futures Gain on Oracle Boost Ahead of Key U.S. PPI Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.25%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.15% this morning as a blowout outlook from Oracle buoyed sentiment, while investors geared up for crucial U.S. producer inflation data.

Benzinga

Under AMD, Qualcomm Competitive Heat, Intel Gets Hit With Fitch Credit Downgrade

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings, which cited growing pressure from rivals Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) and the company's ongoing struggle to maintain demand for its semiconductor products.

Fortune

The global oil and gas industry is ‘deteriorating,’ says Fitch Ratings

Fitch lowered its 2025 rating of the global oil sector from “neutral” to “deteriorating.”

Al Jazeera

‘Nothing is off the table’: World leaders react to Trump’s tariffs

Analysts warn of price hikes and a potential recession in the US, where stock futures have dropped.

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Evening Standard

Southern Water gets rating downgrade amid ‘challenging funding conditions’

Southern’s latest downgrade by Fitch follows a similar move by ratings agency Moody’s earlier in November.

France 24

Fitch agency maintains France's 'AA-' credit rating but downgrades outlook

Fitch Ratings revised France's long-term outlook to "negative" on Friday while keeping its rating at AA-. The company cited increased fiscal policy risks, with government debt moving toward 118.5 percent of GDP by 2028.

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Hurricane Milton Causes Record Insured Losses, Florida Market Vulnerable

Fitch Ratings reports Hurricane Milton's insured losses of -50 billion, surpassing Hurricane Ian's impact. Potential uninsured losses and challenges in ...

Fortune

College isn’t just expensive for students, it’s also expensive for colleges—and the squeeze is worsening for private schools

Fitch Ratings said recent tuition increases at private colleges and universities still weren't enough to keep pace with rising expenses.

Capital & Main

How the Bank-Run Bond Market Could Make Clean Energy Cheaper

Georgia utilities are getting a discount on gas — but paying full price for renewables.

Barchart

Stocks Climb on Strength in Chips Stocks and Fed Rate Cut Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.60%. US stock indexes this morning are moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and...

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Stocks Push Higher on Fed Rate Cut Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.51%. US stock indexes this morning are moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and...

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