2026
Jun 16
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Fitch Revised Global Shipping Outlook to Neutral on War-Led Rate Surge
Jun 15
Insurance Rating Criteria Series – Assigning Issuer Default Rating and Ratings to Debt/Hybrid Issues
This video explains how Fitch Ratings assigns Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to issuers and ratings to different classes of debt obligations issued by insurers and reinsurers. Part 2 of 2.
Insurance Rating Criteria Series – Scope and Insurer Financial Strength Ratings
This video provides an overview of Fitch’s insurance rating framework and how we assign Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings to insurers and reinsurers, including key rating drivers. Part 1 of 2.
Fitch Changes Global Sovereigns Sector Outlook to ‘Deteriorating’ on Iran War Impact
Fitch has changed its 2026 global sovereign sector outlook to ‘deteriorating’ from ‘neutral’ because of the impact of the US-Iran war. Only one region (Greater China) experienced an upward outlook revision (to ‘neutral’).
Jun 10
Fitch Revisa la Perspectiva del Sector Minorista de Latinoamérica a ‘En Deterioro’
La perspectiva ‘en deterioro’ del sector minorista de Latinoamérica refleja una desaceleración de las ventas, presiones inflacionarias persistentes y un debilitamiento del poder adquisitivo, factores que presionarán los volúmenes y los márgenes.
Jun 08
Fitch Sube la Calificación de Argentina a ‘B-’; Perspectiva Estable
La calificación de Argentina refleja mejoras estructurales en las cuentas fiscales y externas, avances en las reformas económicas y mejores perspectivas para la acumulación de reservas en moneda extranjera
Fitch Revisa Perspectiva do Setor Varejista da América Latina Para ‘Em Deterioração’
A Fitch revisou a perspectiva de 2026 do varejo latino-americano para ‘em deterioração’, de ‘neutra’, refletindo uma piora generalizada das condições operacionais na região.
Jun 09
Fitch Revises Latin America Retail Sector Outlook to Deteriorating
Fitch has revised its 2026 outlook for the Latin American (LatAm) retail sector to 'deteriorating' from 'neutral', reflecting a broad-based deterioration in operating conditions across the region.
Fitch Upgrades Argentina *to ‘B-’; Outlook Stable
Argentina's rating reflects structurally improved fiscal and external balances, progress on economic reforms, and improved prospects for FX reserve accumulation.
ASEAN Islamic Finance Rising in Importance, Passes USD1 Trillion
ASEAN’s Islamic finance industry surpassed USD1 trillion in 1Q26, led by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, with stronger regional and GCC linkages offering growth despite uneven development and outlook pressures.
