How credit ratings are forcing poorer countries to spend less on public health during the pandemic

Rating cuts make it harder, and more expensive, to borrow from international investors.

Ramya Vijaya, The Conversation

· Aug 13, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Old risks and new challenges: What’s wrong today with credit-rating agencies?

With changes in the market, new payment models and concerns over biases of rating analysts, the future of agencies such as Moody’s may be at stake.

Florian Kiesel, The Conversation

· Jun 16, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Fitch downgrades Punjab National Bank’s viability rating

It is a reflection of the significant deterioration in the bank’s standalone credit profile, said the global credit rating agency.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 04, 2018 · 06:01 pm

‘Impact of measures will take time to reflect’: Moody’s defends move to upgrade India’s rating

The agency said there will be ‘a rebound in real and nominal GDP growth’ once the disruption caused by the GST and demonetisation fades.

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· Nov 21, 2017 · 08:59 pm

‘Egregious’ and ‘compromised’: Indian government feels ratings firms like S&P and Moody’s are biased

The backlash against India’s rating is getting louder.

Madhura Karnik, qz.com

· May 16, 2017 · 07:30 pm

Government brushes off Moody's report as opinion of 'junior analyst'

The Centre also criticised certain sections of the media for 'irresponsible and distorted reporting'.

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· Nov 04, 2015 · 09:31 pm