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      Scope affirms B+/Stable issuer credit rating on Hungarian tyre wholesaler MARSO

      17/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms B+/Stable issuer credit rating on Hungarian tyre wholesaler MARSO

      The affirmation reflects MARSO’s unchanged leading market position and moderate financial risk profile despite economic headwinds.

      Italian NPL collections: July broadly on trend in relative terms but actual collections down 35%

      17/9/2025 Research

      Italian NPL collections: July broadly on trend in relative terms but actual collections down 35%

      July collections fell 23% month-on-month, slightly better than the previous three years when average collections were 28% lower. But while July was relatively on trend, actual collections were 35% below the previous three-year average.

      Federal Reserve runs risk of loosening before inflation is contained

      16/9/2025 Research

      Federal Reserve runs risk of loosening before inflation is contained

      The Fed’s expected 25bp rate cut on Wednesday appears premature given the latest increase in headline inflation to 2.9%, an economy still expanding at around 2%, the uncertain effects of higher tariffs and only modest signs of labour market softening.

      Scope affirms the BBB+/Stable issuer rating of Hungary’s Magyar Telekom

      16/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms the BBB+/Stable issuer rating of Hungary’s Magyar Telekom

      The rating action reflects Scope’s view of Magyar Telekom’s strong and stable market position in the Hungarian mobile and fixed internet markets, and its robust financial risk profile.

      Scope withdraws rating on DNBB’s NOK 50bn Covered Bond (ISIN NO0013056184)

      15/9/2025 Monitoring note

      Scope withdraws rating on DNBB’s NOK 50bn Covered Bond (ISIN NO0013056184)

      The AAA rating of NOK 50bn (ISIN NO0013056184) covered bond issued by DNB Boligkreditt has been withdrawn as the note has been repurchased and cancelled out.

      JD.com-backed Ceconomy to intensify competition in Europe’s consumer-electronics sector

      15/9/2025 Research

      JD.com-backed Ceconomy to intensify competition in Europe’s consumer-electronics sector

      The planned acquisition of Ceconomy AG by Chinese retailer JD.com could mark an important shift in European consumer-electronics retailing by creating a more formidable, deep-pocketed player in an already highly competitive sector.

      Scope affirms European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook

      12/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook

      Strong capitalisation, high liquidity buffers and excellent capital markets access, a very strong mandate and highly rated shareholders support the rating; relatively weak asset quality is the key challenge.

      Scope affirms the Netherlands’ credit ratings at AAA with Stable Outlook

      12/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms the Netherlands’ credit ratings at AAA with Stable Outlook

      The ratings are supported by a wealthy and diversified economy, moderate public debt and a strong external position. High private sector indebtedness, exposure to global shocks and labour market duality are credit challenges.

      Scope affirms Austria’s credit ratings at AA+ and changes the Outlook to Negative

      12/9/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms Austria’s credit ratings at AA+ and changes the Outlook to Negative

      High fiscal deficits, rising general government debt, and a modest growth outlook drive the outlook change. A wealthy and diversified economy, sound external position, stable banking sector, and strong debt affordability are credit strengths.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the United Kingdom

      12/9/2025 Monitoring note

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the United Kingdom

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.