Highlights
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19 Oct 2017
- Number of potential fallen angels drops significantly in third quarter
Our quarterly Crossover Zone report shows that the number of global non-financial companies in danger of losing their investment-grade ratings fell to 39 in September from 50 in June, the lowest in two years. Press Release l Full Report
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16 Oct 2017
- Listing of lowest-rated corporate issuers down again in September; points to lower default rate
The list declined again to end the third quarter at 214 companies – more than 26% smaller than at its all-time high of 291 issuers, with rating defaults and upgrades even at eight each. Press Release l Full Report
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11 Oct 2017
- North American loan investors accept increasingly higher covenant risk for little reward
Average LIBOR spreads have fallen well below their Q1 2016 peak as demand for North American corporate loans has surged, yet covenant protections remain weak, suggesting investors have forfeited key protections available to them when a borrower faces distress. Press Release l Full Report
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