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2012 Global Credit Outlook: Sovereign Debt Problems Weigh On A Mostly Tepid Forecast Dec 11
Standard & Poors, Dec 2011
Abstract
In early December 2011, economists and senior analysts from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services gathered to address questions from RatingsDirect editors about what 2012 might hold in store for credit markets in various sectors. At a time when the sovereign debt crisis in Europe remained a looming concern and U.S. policymakers had yet to take decisive action on the federal budget, uncertainty cast a shadow over otherwise subdued forecasts for most sectors. In discussing the prospects for credit quality across a spectrum of securities, Standard & Poor's economists and analytical managers identified the major issues they believe global credit markets will face in 2012. Participants included Deputy Chief Economist Beth Ann Bovino; Chief Economist for Europe, Middle East, and Africa,...
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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