Tag Archives: Downgrade

France’s AAA Moody Blues

Posted on November 20, 2012 by macromon

http://www.euronews.com/ The credit ratings agency Moody’s has stripped France of its prized triple A rating, cutting it by one notch to AA1. The agency said an uncertain fiscal outlook and a deteriorating economy were behind the decision for the downgrade … Continue reading →

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Greek bond swap brings new downgrades

Posted on February 22, 2012 by macromon

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Italy and Spain Downgraded by Fitch

Posted on October 7, 2011 by macromon

The ratings agencies are a complete joke, the last to the party, and usually a contrarian signal, but the Fitch downgrade did cause some market volatility today.   What concerns us more is that Moody’s has put Belgium on watch for … Continue reading →

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Italy Reeling After Downgrade

Posted on September 20, 2011 by macromon

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