Fitch Ratings has assigned a ‘neutral’ sector outlook for APAC corporates in 2026, mirroring expectations that credit metrics will improve
Corporate credit trends would diverge by region though global credit metrics are generally expected to be stable to improving this
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region should remain resilient in 2024 to challenges from slowing global growth, high interest rates, and lingering
Top 2024 macro-credit risks include tight liquidity and funding conditions, uncertainty about China’s macroeconomic outlook and property sector, and geopolitical
When it comes to the main credit risks, inflation and interest rates remain the most significant watch item for global
China’s economic growth would stay above target though recovery momentum fades, said Fitch recently. Recent data point to a swiftly
China’s financial holding companies regulations curtail systemic risk by bridging a regulatory gap and segregating financial and non-financial risks, said
While CFOs are mitigating bank failure risks, businesses are worried about a spillover to Asia Pacific. According to Fitch, APAC
Retail sales in China is expected to recover after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions but is likely to be bumpier
Global credit risks have risen over the past quarter as the triple threat of rate rises, Europe’s gas crisis and
The broader adoption of general-purpose central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will present authorities with trade-offs between the associated risks and
Most Fitch-rated firms in India would experience manageable impact brought by the wave of Covid-19, said Fitch Ratings recently. Most
