Fitch Ratings

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…