Credit-rating

Credit-rating firms continue to give large financial institutions higher credit ratings based on the existence of an implicit government backstop, while creditors in turn give those firms access to debt at a price that doesn't fully account for the risks created by their behavior, he said.

TARP Watchdog Spars Over 'Too Big to Fail' Andrew Ackerman 2011

Credit-rating firms say France's prized triple-A rating isn't under review—all three of the main ratings companies reiterated that point again on Wednesday.

France Considers Further Austerity David Gauthier-Villars 2011

Credit-rating companies maintained that stricter models are appropriate, considering the fragility of the housing market and the broad economy, and they have given little indication rules will be eased.

Mortgage Deals Aim Lower Al Yoon 2011

Credit-rating agencies say France's triple-A rating isn't under review.

French Bank Shares End Higher Ruth Bender 2011

Credit-rating agencies say France's triple-A rating isn't under review.

France, Germany Plan Euro Proposals Nathalie Boschat 2011

Credit-rating companies maintained that stricter models are appropriate, considering the fragility of the housing market and the broad economy, and they have given little indication rules will be eased.

BlackRock, Two Harbors Eye Alternative to AAA Mortgage Bonds Al Yoon 2011

Credit-rating agencies have gotten most of the press in recent days.

Why The Stock Market Tanked 2011

Credit-rating concern Moody's Investors Service, in a research note Thursday, said state support and oversight of local governments "have likely contributed to the very low frequency of default" among municipalities.

City Budgets Put States on Edge Vauhini Vara 2011

Credit-rating agencies have gotten most of the press in recent days.

Why The Stock Market Tanked 2011

Credit-rating firms have confirmed France's top rating.

French Bank Shares End Higher Ruth Bender 2011