Fixed Interests

Fitch Ratings

From global macroeconomic trends to impacts on the credit markets to regulatory and political changes, Fixed Interests delivers your economic update in 15 minutes or less.

  1. Mixed Signals for Canada's Energy Economy

    5月29日

    Mixed Signals for Canada's Energy Economy

    The ongoing US-Iran conflict has created a complex and mixed picture for Canada, a major oil exporter navigating both the benefits and costs of elevated energy prices. In this episode of Fixed Interests, Joshua Grundleger and Mark Sadeghian discuss Fitch's updated oil price forecasts and what the shock means for Canada's sovereign credit profile, energy sector, and provincial finances. The conversation examines diverging outcomes across the country, from Alberta's fiscal windfall to the headwinds facing Ontario and Quebec, and considers whether the Carney government's infrastructure and regulatory reforms could meaningfully shift Canada's long-term energy growth trajectory.

    15 分鐘
  2. Hungary’s New Government: Policy Priorities and Challenges

    5月6日

    Hungary’s New Government: Policy Priorities and Challenges

    Hungary’s April elections delivered a decisive victory for the opposition Tisza party, reshaping the country’s political landscape and outlook for policy reform. In this episode of Fixed Interests, Erich Arispe Morales, Head of Eastern Europe Sovereigns, speaks with Malgorzata Krzywicka, Hungary’s primary analyst, about the election outcome and its implications for the country’s sovereign credit profile. The discussion places Hungary within the context of broader Central and Eastern Europe election cycles, examining how political change has influenced fiscal policy, EU relations, growth prospects, and rating trajectories across the region.   Related resources: Caucasus Sovereigns Face Policy Challenges due to Effects of Iran WarHungary’s New Government Faces Macroeconomic, Fiscal Challenges

    14 分鐘
  3. AI Capex, Monetization, and What It Means for Credit

    4月8日

    AI Capex, Monetization, and What It Means for Credit

    AI‑driven investment in data centers, compute capacity, and supporting infrastructure continues apace, raising important questions about future monetization and credit sustainability. In this episode of Fixed Interests, Justin Patrie, Head of Credit Commentary and Research, is joined by Alen Lin, Senior Director in Corporate Ratings, and Alex Bumazhny, Group Credit Officer, to examine recent developments around AI’s credit implications. The episode looks at whether current data center and compute capex is supported by future revenue potential, how value and cash flows may evolve across the AI value chain, and where overinvestment and disruption risks may emerge Related resources: AI-Related Risks Rising for Software, Media, and Services Corporates AI Revenue Potential Could Support Current Investment Scale US Public Power Planning Key to Absorbing Data Center Load Growth

    23 分鐘
  4. Oil, Risk & Ratings: The Middle East Crisis Briefing

    3月13日

    Oil, Risk & Ratings: The Middle East Crisis Briefing

    Richard Hunter and Duncan Innes-Ker discuss how the Middle East crisis is affecting sovereign ratings and the macro-outlook. Impacts are contained so far, and much geopolitical risk is already built into ratings and headroom. Related Resources: Fitch Insights: Credit Implications of the Iran WarWorld Growth to Continue at Steady Pace if Oil Price Shock Short-LivedEgyptian Banks Are Well Positioned to Withstand Iran Conflict EffectsHigh Oil Prices Support PDP ABS Collateral Value; Hedges Limit Upside

    9 分鐘
  5. Tech Shifts and Obsolescence Risks in Structured Finance

    3月10日

    Tech Shifts and Obsolescence Risks in Structured Finance

    From unsupported EV software to AI‑driven changes in office use and logistics, tech is reshaping collateral performance. Justin Patrie, Head of Fitch Ratings Credit Commentary and Research, and Suzanne Albers, Senior Director in Structured Finance, look at pressure points such as outdated EV systems, shifts in office demand linked to AI adoption, and the widening gap between legacy and modern logistics sites. Taken together, these trends are influencing risk across auto ABS, CMBS, and RMBS and accelerating how these sectors respond to the faster pace of technological change. Related Resources: Accelerating Technology May Increase Obsolescence Risk Within ABS, MBS Stable Arrears Protect European Auto ABS Against Near-Term Risk U.S. CLO Note Ratings Resilient to Severe Software Sector Stress

    12 分鐘
  6. Evaluating the Credit Impacts of Youth‑Led Protests in Asia

    2月13日

    Evaluating the Credit Impacts of Youth‑Led Protests in Asia

    Thomas Rookmaaker and Harry Hu evaluate recent youth‑led protests in several Asian countries, driven by concerns over governance, living costs and unemployment, and their implications for sovereign credit profiles and political transitions. Risk of Political Flare-Ups to Linger in 2026 for Some APAC Sovereigns Asia ‘BBB’ Sovereigns Show Strong Growth; Fiscal Risks Diverge Durable Coalition Key to Thailand's Fiscal Outlook After Elections

    11 分鐘
  7. 2026 Global Credit Outlook: Resilience, Risks, and What to Watch

    2月6日

    2026 Global Credit Outlook: Resilience, Risks, and What to Watch

    Justin Patrie and Sarah Repucci unpack Fitch’s Global Credit Outlook, highlighting resilient credit conditions, pressures in China and Canada, and key risks, including strain on lower‑income U.S. consumers, tariff volatility and geopolitical shocks. Global Credit Resilience to Face Major Tests in 2026 Global Private Credit’s Burgeoning Scale, Complexity to Continue in 2026 Geopolitical Tensions Raise Emerging Market Credit Risks in 2026 Benign U.S. Credit Backdrop Faces AI, Consumer and Trade Risks Geopolitical Tensions Cloud Developed Europe’s Growth, Investment

    11 分鐘
  8. Venezuela After Maduro: US Policy, Oil, and Regional Risks

    1月12日

    Venezuela After Maduro: US Policy, Oil, and Regional Risks

    Todd Martinez and Josh Grundleger discuss the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, the revived Monroe Doctrine, and key risks for Latin America, including oil investment, debt restructuring, regional market reactions, and impacts on migration and tourism.

    14 分鐘
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From global macroeconomic trends to impacts on the credit markets to regulatory and political changes, Fixed Interests delivers your economic update in 15 minutes or less.

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    Fitch Ratings
  • 活躍年份
    2017年 - 2026年
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    168
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