Sharp drop in leveraged finance activity to reduce firms' cash cushions
Search for yield has boosted insurers' exposure to lower-rated bonds
Global warming is baked in through 2050, with implications for credit, Moody's says
Corporate profits tend to forecast economic downturns
Rising credit provisions and weak markets weighed on Q3 profits
Failings that inflict broader reputational harm or signal deeper issues are most likely to impact credit ratings
Deal for Cowen increases exposure to capital markets and adds to integration risk, the rating agency said
Risks tilted to the downside, even as positive rating action outpaced negative in Q2
Wildfires and drought mean higher costs, lower revenues and social risks for governments
Systemic stress looks low as global monetary conditions tighten