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Asia-Pacific Sovereign Credit Quality Resilient Into 2006 Feb 06
Standard & Poors, Feb 2006
Abstract
Asia-Pacific economies are generally likely to fare well in 2006, with GDP growth remaining strong. There are uncertainties of course: sustained high oil prices, inflation, and the strength of U.S. demand all present significant risks that would take the shine off the region. In addition, transmission of bird flu from human to human would harm prospects in the region. However, the better financial positions of most sovereigns, especially external positions, provide considerable resilience to most shocks and help underpin credit quality. Moreover, global accommodative macroeconomic conditions -- including growth, liquidity, and interest rates -- still support the region's economies. Overall, therefore, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services thinks 2006 will prove a robust year for credit quality. Assuming governments continue with...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Australia (Commonwealth of) (Unsolicited Ratings),New Zealand,Japan (Unsolicited Ratings),Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region),Malaysia,Thailand (Kingdom of),Korea (Republic of),Singapore (Republic of) (Unsolicited Ratings),Taiwan (Republic of China) (Unsolicited Ratings),India (Republic of) (Unsolicited Ratings),China (People's Republic of ),Indonesia (Republic of),Philippines (Republic of the),Pakistan (Islamic Republic of),Cook Islands,Papua New Guinea (Independent State of),Mongolia,Vietnam (Socialist Republic of),Sri Lanka (Democratic Socialist Republic of)
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Commentary
Criteria articles describe the thought process and methodology Standard & Poor's analysts use in determining ratings. These commentary pieces discuss both the quantitative (economic and financial) and qualitative (business analysis and caliber of management) aspects of the analysis, as well as legal issues.
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