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CHICAGO (S&P Global Ratings) Oct. 5, 2023--S&P Global Ratings today assigned its 'BBB' issue-level rating to U.S.-based broadcaster Fox Corp.'s proposed senior unsecured debt securities. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate pur...
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Jul 12, 2021 · S&P Global Ratings' 'AAA' rating places Canada in an exclusive group of sovereigns. Of the 136 sovereign governments that we rate as of June 30, 2021, only 11 are in the 'AAA' category, which is our highest rating.
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The Canadian government is using its significant fiscal and monetary headroom to bolster the social safety net and to minimize income loss during the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.We expect that the government will prudently taper its support measures as the economy recovers next year, thereby maintaining its strong financial profile despite a higher burden of net general go...We are affirming our 'AAA' long-term and 'A-1+' short-term sovereign credit ratings on Canada.The outlook is stable.On July 22, 2020, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its ratings, including its 'AAA' long-term and 'A-1+' short-term sovereign credit ratings, on Canada. The outlook is stable. At the same time, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'AAA' transfer and convertibility assessment on the country.
The stable outlook reflects our view that Canada's high wealth, economic diversification, and ample fiscal and monetary buffers will help the country weather the impact of COVID-19 measures on economic activity. Canada's public finances were well positioned entering the pandemic to enable a strong policy response to contain its negative impact with...
Our 'AAA' rating on Canada continues to reflect the country's strong institutions; credible monetary policy; sound net external position; and wealthy, export-oriented economy. Canadian institutions, led by the federal government and the Bank of Canada (BoC), have undertaken a strong and timely response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to stabilize the eco...
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