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COP29 summit highlights climate financing hurdle and credit risks of policy catch-up

While the agreements reached in Baku could mobilize more resources, a persistent investment gap jeopardizes global targets and raises climate-related risks for the most exposed entities.

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Moody’s 2025 outlooks: What’s in store for leveraged loans and CLOs

Leveraged buyout (LBO) competition between broadly syndicated and direct lenders will continue, as interest rates ease, defaults fall, and refinancing for collateralized loan obligations persist.

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The future of lending – Moody’s enhances Lending Suite with strategic acquisition

By acquiring Numerated, we are combining their cutting-edge technology with Moody's credit expertise; creating an industry-leading, end-to-end lending solution.

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North American corporate outlook stable as inflation wanes but geopolitics add risk

Modest but steady corporate profits and purposeful consumer spending will drive stable conditions in most industries in 2025. But the familiar list of geopolitical flashpoints keeps the mood cautious.

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Global sovereign outlook stable as economy steadies, geopolitical and trade risks persist

We expect growth and financing conditions will settle in 2025. But geopolitical and social risks and rigid budgets mean governments could struggle to raise living standards.

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Emerging market credit conditions will continue gradual, fragile improvement in 2025

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Nov 21, 2024 Moody’s Ratings

US Commercial Real Estate Credit Compass predicts conditions will improve by mid-2025

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Nov 21, 2024 Moody's Ratings

States will be stable in 2025 as revenue increases and lower inflation benefit expenses

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Nov 20, 2024 Moody's Ratings

US ports outlook remains stable with slowdown in cargo volume growth

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Moody's Outlooks 2025: Clarity from complexity

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GlobalCapital European Securitization Awards 2025

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Nov 21, 2024

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A new vision for unified risk management

Harnessing the power held in vast amounts of global data, organizations will be able to adopt a single platform to harmonize an overall picture of risk related to a third-party.

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Nov 20, 2024

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EMEA corporate outlook stable as growth picks up, interest rates fall, geopolitics weigh

Moderate growth and stronger financing conditions support a stable outlook for EMEA nonfinancial companies in 2025. But trade policy uncertainty and persistent geopolitical risks weigh on prospects.

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Nov 20, 2024

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Outlook stable for nonfinancial companies in Asia-Pacific excluding China

Robust GDP growth will underpin earnings in 2025, while easing interest rates support refinancing and funding conditions. Certain sectors will benefit from diversifying supply chains.

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Nov 20, 2024

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Outlook for nonfinancial companies in China turns stable

While economic growth will decelerate, stronger government stimulus and prudent financial policies will likely steady corporate performance in 2025. However, geopolitical risk has increased.

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Nov 19, 2024

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As digital finance gains traction in 2025, institutions will focus on risk mitigation

Regulated financial institutions will need to quantify and manage risks associated with blockchain-based platforms.

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Nov 19, 2024

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2025 outlook stable for emerging markets, but credit risks loom

EM credit conditions will continue to stabilize with GDP growth, slowing inflation and monetary easing. But the potential for disruptive changes to US trade and foreign policies poses a key risk.

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Nov 13, 2024

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China’s power sector in good position to manage energy transition costs

We project annual power sector investment of up to RMB2.7 trillion over the next 25 years. Rated power companies will fund most of this without materially eroding their credit strength.

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Nov 13, 2024

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Stable outlook for US not-for-profit healthcare sector reflects modest profitability rise

The median operating cash flow margin will inch up in 2025 with revenue growth and cost controls. But factors including reimbursement that lags inflation and still-high labor costs are constraints.

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Nov 12, 2024

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Three steps to mitigate hurricane risks in lending portfolios: Lessons from Hurricane Milton

Hurricanes and other climate-related events can cause direct damage to people and properties while also causing widespread disruption to economies and communities.

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Nov 06, 2024

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Cycle bottom elusive for US corporate credit

High-yield bond issuers outperform the broader US corporate portfolio, but forward-looking probabilities of default suggest no near-term easing of credit risk.

Moody's achieves top spot in Chartis RiskTech100®

For the third consecutive year, Moody's has secured the #1 overall ranking in the Chartis RiskTech100®, the premiere study of the world's leading providers of risk and compliance technology.

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Sep 18, 2024

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Enhancing efficiency in lending: The game-changing impact of AI on banking operations

Discover how AI in lending is revolutionizing loan origination and management, enhancing decision-making, and boosting efficiency in the financial sector.

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Sep 10, 2024

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US vacancy rate of commercial buildings sits at nearly 40-year high

Moody’s examined the state of commercial properties. What was revealed is that post-pandemic work patterns are driving a trend toward better performance in the suburbs, even as downtown cores face rising vacancy rates and plummeting valuations.

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Sep 05, 2024

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Moody’s acquires Praedicat, a leader in liability modeling for casualty insurance

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May 07, 2024

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Insuring tomorrow: 10 risks transforming the industry

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COP29 summit highlights climate financing hurdle and credit risks of policy catch-up

Moody’s 2025 outlooks: What’s in store for leveraged loans and CLOs

The future of lending – Moody’s enhances Lending Suite with strategic acquisition

North American corporate outlook stable as inflation wanes but geopolitics add risk

Global sovereign outlook stable as economy steadies, geopolitical and trade risks persist

Featured insights

Emerging market credit conditions will continue gradual, fragile improvement in 2025

US Commercial Real Estate Credit Compass predicts conditions will improve by mid-2025

States will be stable in 2025 as revenue increases and lower inflation benefit expenses

US ports outlook remains stable with slowdown in cargo volume growth

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Moody's Outlooks 2025: Clarity from complexity

Moody's Outlooks explore what will drive global credit markets in the coming year, analyzing the key themes and credit fundamentals shaping sectors, countries and regions. Get our insights and analysis through our reports, podcasts, videos, graphics and events.

Discover more

GlobalCapital European Securitization Awards 2025

A new vision for unified risk management

EMEA corporate outlook stable as growth picks up, interest rates fall, geopolitics weigh

Outlook stable for nonfinancial companies in Asia-Pacific excluding China

Outlook for nonfinancial companies in China turns stable

As digital finance gains traction in 2025, institutions will focus on risk mitigation

2025 outlook stable for emerging markets, but credit risks loom

China’s power sector in good position to manage energy transition costs

Stable outlook for US not-for-profit healthcare sector reflects modest profitability rise

Three steps to mitigate hurricane risks in lending portfolios: Lessons from Hurricane Milton

Cycle bottom elusive for US corporate credit

Moody's achieves top spot in Chartis RiskTech100®

Enhancing efficiency in lending: The game-changing impact of AI on banking operations

US vacancy rate of commercial buildings sits at nearly 40-year high

Moody’s acquires Praedicat, a leader in liability modeling for casualty insurance

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