U.S. leveraged finance shows no classic #bubble signs. While spreads have tightened and covenant protections continue to erode, moderated leverage and selective lending suggest stability. Default rates, however, remain elevated. Learn more: https://t.co/flz5sNGwcY #LevFin

Singaporean issuers’ covered bonds are all denominated in foreign currencies and the main funding currency is EUR (48% of total funding). Read more: https://t.co/ZnmstjKyim #AsiaPacific #Singapore #CoveredBonds #StructuredFinance

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Join Shirley on 5 November in Singapore at the Future Global Leader Academy of the Growth Frontiers #AsiaPacific conference, where she will share the latest credit developments in the sector. To find out more: https://t.co/Swy5JufpTh #AircraftLeasing #CreditRating #NBFIS

What are the implications of US industrial policy on the semiconductor sector? Listen to the latest Fitch in Five (5 mins listening time) for key takeaways: https://t.co/s7JU8pU7CH #FitchRatings #CorporateFinance #Technology #Semiconductors #USPolicy

Investment demand will remain robust in China’s Sichuan province, while long-term government financing and LGFV transformation support more sustainable growth. Read more: https://t.co/XIXAfZy1cO #AsiaPacific #China #PublicFinance #LGFVs #SPBs

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Multiple 2025 awards recognize Fitch Ratings for analytical quality and market insight in #CapitalMarkets. Recognition spans #Global markets and the #CreditRatings landscape. Learn more: https://t.co/SFVQFuZYp0 #FitchRatings #Awards

A sharp pullback in artificial intelligence (#AI) infrastructure spending could lead to significant revenue declines for #technology #hardware issuers, with #rating headroom shrinking and in certain cases disappearing. Watch the video now: https://t.co/hwvvYK3eK0

#FitchRatings enjoyed sponsoring and speaking at the #FundFinance Association Global Leadership Summit at Montage Palmetto Bluff. Our global Fund & Asset Manager analytical and business heads enjoyed connecting with fellow market participants. Learn more: https://t.co/EVDrjfDGhO

U.S. regional banks’ NBFI-linked losses may signal broader risk. Even if idiosyncratic, rapid NBFI growth, concentration, and weak underwriting could pressure earnings and sentiment. Learn more: https://t.co/vl6ea7diFz #Banks

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Fitch Ratings is proud to sponsor the Texas MAC Conference and 71st Annual Meeting. Don’t miss Fitch analyst Omid Rahmani on the Cybersecurity panel Thursday, Oct. 23 at 3:45 PM CT. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/0FXwx7DwOw #USPF

In September, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) #default rates for U.S. #corporate leveraged loan and high-yield bond were 5.0% and 3.1%, respectively, with Fitch maintaining its 2025 default forecasts at 5.5%-6.0% for loans and 4.0%-4.5% for bonds. https://t.co/YjQSxitbeM #LevFin

Fitch adds a new #bank to its rated portfolio, with its first-time rating of VietBank: Fitch Assigns Vietnam's VietBank First-Time IDR of 'B+'; Outlook Stable https://t.co/YJIuQXOJzO #CreditRating #FitchRatings #Vietnam

China’s “anti-involution” campaign to reduce unhealthy competition could have cross-sector credit effects and will have a significant influence on credit metrics for some corporate issuers. Read more: https://t.co/5KAe8Cp9kc #AsiaPacific #China #Credit #

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Fitch assigned an expected long-term rating ‘B(EXP)’ and Recovery Rating ‘RR4’ to Avation PLC’s proposed senior unsecured #bonds. Join us for a discussion on Avation's Senior Unsecured Bonds in an English Webinar: https://t.co/cbu8QtyPB7 #AsiaPacific #NBFIs #AircraftLeasing

Cosme de Montpellier, Fitch Ratings, explains how covered bond ratings can exceed sovereign ratings. Watch the full video for more on trends and updated criteria: https://t.co/ONLi8XgQnp #FitchRatings #CoveredBonds #StructuredFinance

Increased FABN issuance raises insurers’ investment leverage and credit risk but is not expected to affect issuer ratings due to its modest, though growing, share of liabilities and limited impact on key leverage ratios. Learn more: https://t.co/1tWBx5IbVF #Insurance

Rating Outlooks for western European sovereigns are mostly Stable. There are three countries on Positive Outlook and there are no countries on Negative Outlook. Learn more: https://t.co/OwJRZ4J9Gl #WesternEurope #SovereignRatings #FitchRatings

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The #Malaysia #budget, announced on 10 October, targets a federal deficit of 3.5% of GDP in 2026, down from 3.8% in 2025. Read more: https://t.co/eSdCSwUQCx #AsiaPacific #Sovereigns #Debt

Australian auto #ABS performance was broadly stable in 2Q25. Arrears rose modestly but stayed contained amid softer labour conditions. Fitch cites resilient structures and sustained investor confidence across #Australia's #structuredfinance market. https://t.co/8EbcOMhXey

We’re excited to sponsor and exhibit at the OFN Conference in D.C.! Today Fitch senior analyst Karen Fitzgerald spoke on the “Primary vs. Secondary Markets" panel. Stop by booth 17 to meet our CDSL team and learn about Fitch’s offerings. Visit: https://t.co/mZHqojAggu #USPF