Gloomier global economy, heightened uncertainty, raises risk: Fitch
Stressed issuers will struggle to cope with weaker growth, difficult financial markets
Most corporate sectors face pressure from both direct, indirect effects
Potential downgrades from investment grade outnumber upgrade prospects
Weaker global growth, higher inflation, uncertainty add risk
Downgrades outnumber upgrades in Q1, reversing prior quarter's trend
Globally the chemicals, auto and tech sectors are exposed to trade disruptions
Firm breached rules by implying regulators endorsed ratings
Recession to drive higher loan losses, weaker earnings, Fitch says
Asset performance may suffer in mortgage-backed, asset-backed securities