Credit ratings

Trump tariffs get seal of approval as S&P affirms US credit rating

The credit rating company has affirmed its AA+ long-term rating for the US, in part because it thinks tariff revenues will reduce the fiscal hit of a recent tax and spending bill.

Hong Kong pension funds plan to cut Treasuries if US loses last AAA rating

Managers of the city’s HK$1.3 trillion Mandatory Provident Fund system can only invest more than 10 per cent of their funds in Treasuries if the US has a top credit rating.

Polish nationalist's election victory deepens fiscal uncertainty

Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki, backed by the main opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, and his son Antoni, show a victory sign as they react to the exit polls of the second round of the presidential election, in Warsaw, Poland, June 1, 2025. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

Nigeria's ruling party endorses President Tinubu for 2027 re-election

FILE PHOTO: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu looks on as he meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the day of the 11th Bi-National Commission between the two countries at Tuynhuys, in Cape Town, South Africa, December 3, 2024.REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo

What US losing its last triple-A credit rating means

US national debt is currently about US$36 trillion - the equivalent of about US$106,100 for every single person in the country.

Forum: Bank wanted proof of $750,000 cash balance for retiree to retain credit card

Gaza ceasefire to help Israel’s credit rating, implementation is key, agencies say

A drone view shows damaged and destroyed buildings, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Al-Basos

Climate-vulnerable countries push for credit rating overhaul

FILE PHOTO: A man walks in a flooded street a day after Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Batabano, Cuba, November 7, 2024. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo

S&P places SingPost on CreditWatch negative after strategy reset, sale of Australia business

S&P has placed Singapore Post on credit watch negative, following a change in its future strategy and the sale of its Australian business.

Cyprus says Moody's A3 upgrade vote of confidence in economy

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the city of Nicosia, Cyprus, September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/File Photo

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