UK bulk annuity market cools in H1 2025, Fitch says
The UK bulk annuity market is dominated by a handful of large players, including Legal & General, Aviva,…
France credit downgrade: Fitch cuts rating to A+ from AA- in a record low; political turmoil clouds debt outlook
File photo: French President Emmanuel Macron (Picture credit: AP) France’s sovereign credit rating has been cut by Fitch…
US corporate defaults on private debt rose in Q2, Fitch says
By Matt Tracy (Reuters) -U.S. corporate issuers defaulted on privately placed debt at a higher rate in the…
As US’ effective tariff rate rises to 17%, analysts say China has an opportunity
The United States has become one of the most protected markets in the world, with its effective tariff…
China’s property slump may be bottoming, as analysts point to hopeful signs of recovery
China’s slumping property market may finally be reaching a bottom, as credit has resumed flowing to developers while…