Tag: Fitch Ratings
SpaceX seeks bridge loan relief with mega bond issuance
SpaceX’s US$25 billion bond issuance, the first since its IPO on 12 June, was the largest corporate issuance of June – and surpassed sub-sovereign...
Ratings & Analysis: Iran war wobbles EM credit ratings
The Iran war is increasing energy import costs, imposing supply chain disruptions, and making it harder to access capital markets. Ratings agencies are warning...
Ratings & Analysis: Cautious optimism for Hungary following Magyar win
Following the estimated 53.6% victory of the Tisza party in Sunday’s election, led by Peter Magyar, the market is establishing its expectations for the...
US and Middle East bond issuance separated by Iran war
The US markets saw a record day of issuance on 10 March, supported by the massive USD37 billion issued by Amazon, alongside a euro-denominated...
Bond markets see trading costs bounce
Average bid-ask spreads have been expanding and contracting like an accordion as investors and liquidity providers struggle to form a coherent view on inflation,...
Ratings & Analysis: Fitch warns of Middle East sovereign downgrades
Sovereign ratings in the Middle East have the scope to withstand a short regional conflict, Fitch Ratings has said – but further escalation and...
Ratings & Analysis: Fitch reduces Japan risk outlook but warns of...
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ran on election policies of economic growth and cost-of-living support. With a supermajority in the Lower House and the...
Ratings & Analysis: AI comes for credit ratings
Credit rating agencies are facing the threat of AI, with their share prices taking a major hit this week following the release of new...
Investor Demand: Oracle balances debt issuance with equity reflecting investor caution
Oracle Corporation announced its full calendar year 2026 plan to fund the expansion of its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure business on Sunday 1 February, to...
Origination: S&P prices major senior note issuance
S&P Global has priced a total US$10 billion in senior notes.
The offering is split into US$600 million 4.250% senior notes due 15 January 2031,...














