30/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for Vestland County Municipality
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
30/1/2026 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for Japan
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.
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.
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.
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.