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.

The impact of higher financial and political volatility on Türkiye’s credit ratings will mostly depend on the effectiveness of the monetary policy response and the consequences of any potential shifts in domestic economic policy.

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.

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.

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Germany’s ample fiscal space to finance higher defence spending by issuing debt contrasts with the more constrained public finances in France and the United Kingdom unless both governments make significant budgetary adjustments.

Spain's proposed EUR 83bn debt relief for autonomous communities, equal to 25% of total regional debt, is credit-positive as it will reduce the regions’ debt burden but it risks moral hazard, underscoring the need for financing reform.

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.

Germany’s fiscal stimulus to decisively address its longstanding investment gap and immediate security needs could lead to EUR 625bn of new debt over five years, or 13% of GDP. However, sustaining long-term growth potential will require further reforms.

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