Across advanced economies, lending demand slowed sharply
Amid higher interest rates, rising debts, payment struggles surge
Firm sanctioned over capital issues, internal controls and record-keeping
High rates and slowing growth weighs on corporate balance sheets
Factors that drove higher interest coverage appear to be in reverse
Energy sector companies most at risk of negative rating action, Fitch says
Margin pressures, slowing loan growth and rising capital demands to continue
Credit card balances also swelled, while HELOCs shank, the agency said
Companies missing interest payments signal effects of strains
Foreign investors sold Canadian securities, while domestic investors added to offshore holdings