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Moody's defends European bank downgrades

Moody's Investors Service Friday defended its decision to issue a slew of downgrades to Europe's biggest lenders after several of the continent's banks hit out over the "backward" nature of the review.

 

Moody's slashes Spain debt ratings three notches

Credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service cut its rating on Spanish government debt on Wednesday by three notches to Baa3 from A3, saying the newly approved euro zone plan to help Spain's banks will increase the country's debt burden.

 

Moody's downgrades Nokia debt to near junk

Moody's ratings agency downgraded Nokia's debt grade to near junk status on Monday, citing a sharp decline in first-quarter cellphone sales that led to a 35 percent fall in revenue.

 

Moody’s downgrades Spain’s credit rating, warns France on risks

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Spain’s credit rating Tuesday and warned that France’s rating could also be at risk, citing both nations’ vulnerability as Europe struggles to manage its persistent debt crisis.

 

Moody's cut Italy ratings by 3 notches

Moody's cut Italy ratings by 3 notches

Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday cut Italy's bond ratings by three notches, saying it sees a "material increase" in funding conditions for euro zone countries with high levels of debt.

 

Moody's: Obama budget unlikely to be implemented

Moody's: Obama budget unlikely to be implemented

President Barack Obama's deficit reduction plan would be positive for U.S. ratings but chances of its implementation are "extremely low," Moody's Investors Service said on Monday.

 

Moody's Downgrades BofA, Wells Fargo, Citi

Moody's downgraded Bank of America's and Wells Fargo's long-term ratings and the short-term ratings of Citigroup, saying it believes the U.S. government is less likely to support the banks if needed.

 

Europe stock futures drop on bank downgrades

European stock futures declined Wednesday as Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Societe Generale SA and Credit Agricole SA and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said developed nations should not rely on China to bail them out. U.S. futures and Asian shares dropped.

 

Greek Default Fears Spoil The Fun And Send Global Equities Plummeting

Greek Default Fears Spoil The Fun And Send Global Equities Plummeting

After a series of positive announcement from Greek FinMin Venizelos, rumors that Moody's would downgrade French banks and Germany was preparing for a Greece to default send equities tanking, particularly French banks.

 

Moody's downgrades Japan a notch, citing debt

Moody's downgrades Japan a notch, citing debt

Moody's Investors Service cut the rating on Japan's government debt by one notch to Aa3, its fourth-highest rating, blaming large budget deficits and the build-up of debt.

 

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