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Fed Aims to Narrow Credit Spreads
Jan 26, 2012
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Weekly Credit Outlook
January 23, 2012
Start the week informed on all things related to the global credit markets.
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Global Bank Ratings 2012
 
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US Public Finance Edition
January 24, 2012
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The Euro Area Crisis
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  • 19 Jan 2012

    Global bank ratings likely to decline in 2012

    Several interrelated trends are weakening the credit profiles of many banks globally and will likely lead to lower bank ratings in 2012. These trends include the close linkage between sovereign credit risk and bank credit risk; economic and market uncertainty at a time when many banks face large debt maturities; and elevated funding costs. Most affected are European banks and global capital markets intermediaries (the largest firms trading securities and derivatives). Banks in more robust operating environments, and with stronger retail-oriented business and funding profiles, will be less affected. However, highly interconnected financial markets and economies raise uncertainty, even for more resilient banks… Full Report | Press Release
  • 19 Jan 2012

    Euro area debt crisis weakens bank credit profiles

    The acute sovereign and banking crisis in the euro area is weakening the credit profiles of banks exposed to the currency union. This crisis accentuates challenges facing banks globally that have accelerated since second-half 2011. The first of two interrelated reports discusses the channels through which the euro area crisis is affecting European banks. It then presents our outlook on key factors that underpin our bank ratings, which we will shortly reassess for European banks. In a complementary report, we discuss in greater detail how our credit analysis of European banks reflects current challenges…Crisis Weakens Bank Credit Profiles | How Moody’s Analysis Reflects Challenges
  • 18 Jan 2012

    Credit Card Statement: US delinquencies reach record low in December

    Industry charge-off rates fell further in December and finished the year near 5%, while the Big Six US issuers all reported further declines in delinquencies. Also discussed: Sears's weakness is credit negative for Citi's retail card ABS, funding costs are making securitizations more attractive, dollar-denominated card issuance by non-US-based card trusts is at a six-year high, December retail sales confirm a decent holiday season but slowing growth, among other topics... Full Report
  • 18 Jan 2012

    Covenant-lite loan deals return, along with their risks

    As covenant-lite leveraged loans reemerge in the US, investors may not be able to rely during the next credit-market downturn on federal policy intervention that helped cov-lite companies fare well during the credit crisis. Still, that hasn't stopped cov-lite issuance, which approached $40 billion during 2011, compared to just $10 billion during 2008-2010... Full Report | Press Release
  • 18 Jan 2012

    Auto Navigator: The luxury market grows and evolves

    Sales of luxury vehicles have rebounded quickly after the recession, but more “cheap” luxury vehicles are being sold. Also discussed: the hurdles Ford and GM must surmount to achieve investment grade, limitations to auto-lease turn-in ratios, the stable outlook for rental car ABS, the improving credit conditions of the auto dealers, among other topics... Full Report
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  • Accounting & Financial Reporting Analysis

    Since its creation in 2002, Moody's Accounting Specialist Group has worked alongside Moody's credit analysts to incorporate accounting, financial reporting and internal control practices more systematically into the credit rating process. The group publishes research comments on issues within its area of expertise which Moody’s believes impact rated issuers’ credit quality. The group also conducts training for Moody’s analysts on relevant financial reporting, accounting and internal control issues which impact ratings. The Accounting Specialist Group is part of broader initiative to bring specialized expertise to Moody’s credit rating process. Along with specialists in accounting, financial reporting and internal controls, Moody’s Enhanced Analytic Group also has specialists with expertise in corporate governance; risk management; and complex financial instruments.

  • Build America Bonds

    The authorization of Build America Bonds (BABs) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) opened up the municipal market to a new broader group of investors who traditionally focus on taxable credits. With a significant portion of 2009 and 2010 municipal bonds issued as Build America Bonds, Moody's research provides insights into credit trends in the taxable municipal bond market.

  • Corporate Governance Analysis

    Since its creation in 2003, Moody's Corporate Governance Group has worked alongside Moody's credit analysts to incorporate governance more systematically into the credit rating process. The Group also focuses on analyst education on corporate governance, and periodically publishes special comments on particular governance issues.

  • Covenants

    Investors have become increasingly concerned about event risk and the absence of meaningful covenant protections, which leaves them exposed to potential credit losses. Moody's covenant snapshots provide an informed opinion of covenant quality for both bonds and loans, helping you make better decisions and saving you time.

  • Euro Area Sovereign Crisis & Affected Credits

    Euro area sovereigns continue to be subject to significant market pressure and face economic and policy challenges affecting their credit. Sovereign credit problems affect other issuers in the region. This page provides a centralized source for Moody’s rating actions and research related to sovereigns and other credits affected by the crisis.
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