Fitch Ratings

Fitch cuts France outlook to negative in unscheduled move

Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on France's 'A+' sovereign rating to negative from stable on Friday, October 30, 2026, and affirmed the rating itself. The agency said France's position had worsened since its August review, with weaker growth, higher borrowing…

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Fitch lifts 2026 global growth forecast to 2.6% despite rate risks

Fitch Ratings on Tuesday raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 by 0.2 percentage points to 2.6%, saying the world economy has held up better than expected despite the energy shock stemming from the conflict in the Middle…

Fitch gives Tesla its first investment-grade rating

Fitch Ratings on Sunday assigned Tesla a first-time 'BBB' Long-Term Issuer Default Rating with a Stable Outlook, marking the electric vehicle maker's entry into investment-grade credit territory. Tesla shares rose on the news in Monday trading.

Fitch gives SoftBank Group its first credit rating at BB+

Fitch Ratings on Friday assigned SoftBank Group Corp. a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating of BB+ with a stable outlook, a milestone for the Japanese conglomerate as it prepares one of the largest junk bond sales in history to finance…

Fitch says Iran war fallout is weakening Europe’s credit outlook

Fitch Ratings said on Monday that macroeconomic conditions across developed Europe will remain impaired by spillovers from the US-Iran war, even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens swiftly, warning that the fallout could begin to affect credit ratings across the…

Fitch warns AI market correction is a major credit risk

Fitch Ratings on Monday flagged the prospect of an AI-driven market correction as a major emerging credit risk, warning that the enthusiasm powering U.S. equity markets and corporate bond issuance could unravel with broad consequences for the global economy.

Fitch says developed world debt to hit record $75.8T

Government debt across developed economies is on track to reach a record $75.8 trillion by the end of 2026 as countries grapple with persistent budget deficits, geopolitical tensions, and rising spending demands, Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday in its latest…

Fitch flags AI-driven job losses as emerging global credit risk

Fitch Ratings has flagged artificial intelligence and heavy digital infrastructure spending as emerging global credit risks, warning that AI-driven labor displacement could erode tax revenues in developed economies. The warning, issued this week, comes amid mounting data showing accelerating job…