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Rising US House Prices Drive Interest in Essential Housing
Rising US house prices have led government entities to increasingly focus on housing availability and affordability for middle-income residents to support jobs and economic growth.
26Apr
2022
2022
26Apr
2022
2022
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Fitch Ratings’ Robert Mazzuoli doesn’t rule out Russia-Ukraine conflict as capital event.
Hear from Robert Mazzuoli, EMEA Insurance director, who speaks to David Freitas from the Insurer on the direct and indirect implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict for the (re)insurance industry.
21Apr
2022
2022
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US States Strategize for Clean Energy Transition
Many US states are positioning themselves for growth of a green economy, as the US transitions to carbon-free electricity by 2035 and net carbon neutrality by 2050.
19Apr
2022
2022
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High Gas Prices Could Slow Gains in Toll Road Leisure Traffic
The resurgence in vehicle leisure traffic in 2021 could moderate if high gas prices persist. Recovery in commuter traffic could also be prolonged.
19Apr
2022
2022
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APAC Banks’ Deeper Stablecoin Engagement Carries Risks
The credit implications of issuing and transacting in stablecoins for the growing number of APAC banks engaging in such activity will depend on a broad range of factors.
13Apr
2022
2022
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Implementation Risks Lurk in US State 2022 Tax Cut Plans
Major tax policy changes under consideration or already enacted by US states in response to a second year of revenue growth could have negative long-term credit implications if current revenue growth is not sustained.
12Apr
2022
2022
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Credit Brief - Structured Finance Exposure to Ukraine War Downside Risks
The Ukraine War and related economic sanctions have increased downside risks for Structured Finance ratings. Fitch has assigned risk categories to each sector based on an adverse case scenario related to the war’s economic fallout.
11Apr
2022
2022
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Ukraine War Intensifies Low-Carbon Supply-Chain Disruptions
Trade tensions due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and tightened Covid-19 restrictions in China will exacerbate supply disruptions of key metals for low-carbon technologies.
06Apr
2022
2022
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China Developers’ Audit Problems Raise Financing Pressures
Downward pressure on some Chinese property developers’ ratings may intensify where delays to the publication of audited financial results or changes in auditors add to financial strains.
01Apr
2022
2022
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Central Transfers Ease China’s Local Government Fiscal Strains
A large increase in transfers from China’s central government in 2022 will provide funding for LRGs and help support the ratings of LGFVs with core policy roles and strong linkages to LRGs.
28Mar
2022
2022
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Pandemic Entrenched State Population Changes, Migration Key Factor
The pandemic accelerated US population trends exhibited in the five years prior, and should these be sustained, they will prove key to states’ long-term demographic outlooks.
25Mar
2022
2022
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Russia Sanctions Create Divestment Challenges for EM ETFs
The removal of Russian bonds from major indices has led to divestment and liquidity challenges for emerging market (EM) fixed income exchange traded funds (ETFs).
23Mar
2022
2022
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US Federal Reserve Digital Currency Could Impact Money Market Funds
U.S. money market funds (MMFs) and other cash investments in the financial system could face disruption if a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is introduced.
22Mar
2022
2022
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China Provincial Government & SOEs Snapshot Series - Henan Province and Local SOEs
Henan has healthy government balance sheet but relies heavily on central government transfers, given the large population and agriculture, traditional manufacturing-focused economy.
21Mar
2022
2022
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Decentralised Finance May Divide into Regulated and Unregulated
Decentralised finance (DeFi) accelerates the existing trend of providing “finance as a service”, bypassing mainstream intermediaries to offer an alternative to existing financial institutions.
21Mar
2022
2022
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European Airlines’ Recovery Dampened by Russia-Ukraine Conflict
European airlines are affected by steeply-rising fuel prices as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which could undermine profitability recovery, particularly for carriers with lower hedging ratios.
21Mar
2022
2022
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Fitch Expects Significant Economic Shock to CIS+ Region from War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine and Western sanctions against Russia are significant shocks to CIS+ sovereigns. Direct exposures to Russia vary, but economic spillovers will be material across the region.
16Mar
2022
2022
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Credit Brief - Green and Social Securitisation: Global Momentum to Continue
Securitisations have the potential to promote sustainable finance as an efficient tool for financial institutions to access funding for green and social projects.
16Mar
2022
2022
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China Loosens Fiscal Policy to Support Slowing Economy
China’s government has signalled a willingness to deploy further policy support to ensure stable economic performance ahead of an important party leadership congress later this year.
10Mar
2022
2022
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Growing Crypto Mining Could Affect Energy Markets
Rapid growth in unregulated crypto mining could contribute to energy market disruptions and divert resources from the electrification of other sectors, particularly in emerging markets.