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US-Iran ceasefire is temporary, but conflict’s credit risks linger 

A two-week US-Iran ceasefire is contingent on the Strait of Hormuz reopening, but disruptions to supply chains, energy markets, oil prices and various sectors remain risks to credit quality. 





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Monthly defaults in Europe surpassed those in the US for the first time since 2022

Ten rated corporate issuers defaulted last month, eight of which were from Europe. The number of defaults in April was down from March, but the global speculative grade default rate edged higher.

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The intelligence edge: Banking’s new decision advantage

This report, which is based on primary research with 348 senior banking leaders in the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific, outlines the thinking across sector. As the banking industry becomes increasingly competitive, discover what strategies will position banks to build a competitive advantage.

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Stablecoin’s growing use reveals policy, liquidity and price vulnerabilities

Monetary and fiscal policy risks are rising as dollar-based stablecoins become more widespread worldwide. Stablecoins can deviate from par value and bring additional risks tied to their collateral.

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US financial markets envision inevitable shift to tokenized assets and digital money

Most institutions we surveyed say the benefits of asset tokenization will accelerate the move to a digitalized financial system, even with numerous technical, regulatory and legal hurdles ahead.

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AI hyperscalers’ 2027 capex will near $1 trillion, fueling AI growth and memory shortage

We are raising our projections of capital spending for the top six US hyperscalers to $785 billion this year, and to nearly $1 trillion for next year, significantly higher compared with our forecast in March.

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Prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption stymies energy flows and broadens credit stress

The disruption to shipping through the Strait has become a structural constraint to global energy supply that will last through much of the year with wide ranging credit risks for the world economy.

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Global leveraged finance in focus

Uncover market trends and evolving risks with Moody’s news suite of leveraged finance data and insights.

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Latest technological advances in artificial intelligence reshape credit risk

Rather than working alongside office workers as a co-pilot, artificial intelligence is becoming a competitor and disruptor, too. This points to more uneven credit outcomes – and faster than expected.

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