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      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Vestland County Municipality

      30/1/2026 Monitoring note

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Vestland County Municipality

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Republic of South Africa

      30/1/2026 Monitoring note

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Republic of South Africa

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

      Scope has assigned AA+ ratings with Stable Outlooks to Østfold County Municipality

      30/1/2026 Rating announcement

      Scope has assigned AA+ ratings with Stable Outlooks to Østfold County Municipality

      Solid reserve buffers, conservative debt management and low exposure to contingent liabilities support the ratings. Challenges relate to sustained operating pressures, rising debt levels, limited budgetary flexibility and weakening demographic trends.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Kingdom of Denmark

      30/1/2026 Monitoring note

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Kingdom of Denmark

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

      Scope affirms the Kingdom of Norway’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook

      30/1/2026 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms the Kingdom of Norway’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook

      Economic resilience, large sovereign wealth fund savings and strong macroeconomic governance are key credit strengths. High household debt, financial imbalances and the long-run economic transition represent challenges.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Japan

      30/1/2026 Monitoring note

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Japan

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

      Scope downgrades Finland to AA and revises the Outlook to Stable

      30/1/2026 Rating announcement

      Scope downgrades Finland to AA and revises the Outlook to Stable

      Rising general government debt, high fiscal deficits, and a modest growth outlook drive the downgrade. A wealthy economy, high net financial assets, and effective institutions anchor the ratings.

      Scope affirms B/Stable issuer rating on Szinorg

      29/1/2026 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms B/Stable issuer rating on Szinorg

      Szinorg's credit profile benefits from growing real estate portfolio diversification and adequate liquidity, but faces headwinds from its small scale, the cyclical construction business, and increasing leverage.

      EU trade deals advance amid US protectionism, but intra-EU barriers remain key weakness

      29/1/2026 Research

      EU trade deals advance amid US protectionism, but intra-EU barriers remain key weakness

      The EU’s India and Mercosur trade deals are politically relevant amid US trade tensions, but medium-term economic benefits look modest relative to potential gains from deeper intra-EU reforms that are more important for European credit profiles.

      Scope publishes updated sovereign methodology and calls for comments

      27/1/2026 Research

      Scope publishes updated sovereign methodology and calls for comments

      Scope Ratings requests comments on proposed revisions to its Sovereign Rating Methodology by 27 February 2026. The revised methodology is not expected to affect sovereign ratings assigned by Scope.