CNBC: What Happens if the U.S. is downgraded?

What Happens if the U.S. is downgraded?
John Carney, CNBC, 2011-07-27

Implications of a US Downgrade

S&P: Middle East Unrest's Credit Impact: Inflation Is Returning To Europe Sooner Rather Than Later

Middle East Unrest's Credit Impact: Inflation Is Returning To Europe Sooner Rather Than Later (00:08:14 min)

In this podcast, Jean-Michel Six, Standard & Poor's chief economist, Europe, discusses how political unrest in the Middle East is affecting economic conditions in Europe. Topics include rising inflation, the potential for a new oil shock, and geopolitical risks.

Listen

European Leveraged Loan Study 2009 (S&P)

European Leveraged Loan Study 2009: Global Economic Crisis Results In A Dramatic Shift In Default And Recovery Rates

Standard & Poor's has completed its annual "European Leveraged Loan Default And Recovery Study," bringing the data and analysis up to date through 2009. The portfolio of transactions now includes data reflecting a full down cycle (2008-2009). Compared to the previous report, which covered only the beginning of the downturn, the most recent results show a much steeper increase in European leveraged loan default rates and a continued decline in recoveries.

(more)

Credit Issues In 2011: What To Expect (S&P)

Credit Issues In 2011: What To Expect (00:20:49 min)

In this podcast, Standard & Poor's analysts from our San Francisco office weigh in on what they believe are the biggest issues facing the telecommunications, cable, electric utilities, municipal finance, higher education, and transportation industries in 2011.

Listen