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Italian Consensus Dataset Analysis
Credit Benchmark’s consensus credit data provides an unparalleled view of Italian default risk through a robust framework of over 3,700 credit risk aggregates covering more than 18,000 Italian corporates, financial institutions, and funds. This dataset spans 20 regions, 70+ sectors, and multiple credit categories and company sizes, with historical depth dating back to 2017.
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Dow Above 20,000 But Banks Increasingly Cautious On Credit Risk
On January 25th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the “Dow”) closed above 20,000 for the first time in its history. This milestone has made headlines
EU Sovereign Credit Risk Index: Some Divergences, But Improving Trend
The EU Sovereign Credit Risk Index covers all 28 EU member states, including the UK. Greece has made major steps towards reform (see Greece news article) but

Argentina Attracting Foreign Investment And Credit Showing Steady Improvement
Argentina emerged from default last year and its economic indicators are beginning to improve. The economy is still in recession but appears to be finding
Trump Stance On IMF And EU May Undermine Positive Credit Outlook For Greece
In 2016, the Greek debt crisis was largely overshadowed in the media by other international dramas, including the U.K. Brexit vote and the U.S. election.
Cyprus Peace Talks Face Growing Obstacles But Success Would Improve Credit Standing
Cyprus is steadily recovering from its recent financial difficulties. Despite being downgraded to junk during the 2012/13 financial crisis, it has managed to exit the
US Corporate Credit Deteriorated Last Year
The U.S. Federal Reserve started the long process of normalizing interest rates in late 2015. But with the US economy growing by a lacklustre 1.6%