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      European auto sector: tariff hikes come at difficult time; firms lacking US capacity look exposed

      3/4/2025 Research EN

      European auto sector: tariff hikes come at difficult time; firms lacking US capacity look exposed

      The US’s imposition of 25% tariffs on car imports comes at a bad time for European auto makers which face structural challenges in the shift to electric vehicles, growing competition from Chinese brands, and relatively soft demand in Europe and China.

      Scope publishes final Automotive Suppliers Rating Methodology

      2/4/2025 Research EN

      Scope publishes final Automotive Suppliers Rating Methodology

      The methodology is now final following a call-for-comments period and will apply to all issuer and debt ratings of automotive suppliers. No impact is expected on outstanding issuer and debt ratings.

      Scope proposes an update to its European Real Estate Rating Methodology and calls for comments

      27/3/2025 Research EN

      Scope proposes an update to its European Real Estate Rating Methodology and calls for comments

      The proposed update refines and further clarifies Scope’s approach. Scope is calling for comments on the methodology by 27 April 2025. The methodology as proposed might have a limited negative impact on the outstanding ratings of two issuers.

      European defence: rearmament orders to test production, R&D, supply chains, short-term funding

      26/3/2025 Research EN

      European defence: rearmament orders to test production, R&D, supply chains, short-term funding

      Rearming Europe is set to boost demand for the region’s defence companies but will test the sector’s fragmented production capabilities, R&D, supply chains, and access to capital, says Scope Ratings.

      Webinar: Outlook for European corporate hybrid bonds

      24/3/2025 Research EN

      Webinar: Outlook for European corporate hybrid bonds

      Wednesday, April 9th 2025 - 11:00 AM (CEST)

      BP: Walking a fine line between shareholder pressure and debt reduction

      10/3/2025 Research EN

      BP: Walking a fine line between shareholder pressure and debt reduction

      BP plans to appease disgruntled shareholders and reduce its heavy debt load amid a mild cyclical downturn in the oil market. Further declines in crude prices could exacerbate financial pressures.

      Real Estate Insight – March 2025

      5/3/2025 Research EN

      Real Estate Insight – March 2025

      Europe’s real estate firms find funding respite but refinancing challenge looms; covered bonds provide stability in turbulent times; non-prime office segment faces rising vacancy rates; what can Frederick the Great tell us about today’s capital markets?

      Hybrid bond outlook: busy call schedule, tight spreads to drive corporate deal volumes

      4/3/2025 Research EN

      Hybrid bond outlook: busy call schedule, tight spreads to drive corporate deal volumes

      European corporate hybrid bond issuance could reach EUR 36bn in 2025, driven by a busy call schedule and lower subordination premiums. Almost EUR 25bn of hybrids hit call dates this year, rising to EUR 38bn in 2026.

      European real estate: funding squeeze forgotten; refinancing challenge lies ahead

      18/2/2025 Research EN

      European real estate: funding squeeze forgotten; refinancing challenge lies ahead

      Easing financial conditions and returning investor appetite for corporate debt have drawn a line under the European real estate sector’s funding squeeze, though a daunting short- to medium-term refinancing challenge remains.

      Scope publishes final General Corporate Rating Methodology

      14/2/2025 Research EN

      Scope publishes final General Corporate Rating Methodology

      The methodology is now final following a call-for-comments period and will apply to all issuer and debt ratings of non-financial corporates. A limited impact is expected on outstanding ratings.