Moody's Asian liquidity stress indicator improved in December

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Liquidity Stress Indicator (ALSI) decreased slightly to 32.6 per cent in December from 33.6 per cent in November, but remains well above the long-term average, Moody’s Investors Service said.

US govt order against Sime Plantation credit negative, Moody's says

KUALA LUMPUR: Moody’s Investors Service said the United States Customs and Border Protection withhold release order (WRO) against palm oil giant Sime Darby Plantation Bhd's (SDP) products, which is premised on forced labour allegations, is credit negative.

Malaysia's economic rebound hinges on global trade, Moody's Analytics says

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's massive Budget 2021 will cushion the economic downturn, but the country’s rebound will depend on the return of global trade, says Moody's Analytics.

Moody's: Malaysia's credit profile supported by economic strength, growth prospects

KUALA LUMPUR: The credit profile of Malaysia (issuer rating A3) is supported by the countryʼs "a1" economic strength, which reflects a large and diverse economy, Moody's Investors Service says.

Biden admin policies has limited credit impact for Asia: Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite a renewed emphasis on improving relations with traditional allies in Asia, the United States’ policy towards China is unlikely to change dramatically under President-elect Joe Biden's administration, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service.

Moody’s raises CPO price forecast

KUALA LUMPUR: Moody’s Investors Service has raised its forecast for crude palm oil (CPO) prices to range between RM2,200 and RM2,600 per tonne, with a midpoint of RM2,400 due to tighter supply over the coming 12 months.

Moody's downgrades UK as COVID-19 and Brexit hit debt outlook

Ratings agency Moody's cut the United Kingdom's debt rating on Friday over the huge economic hit from the coronavirus crisis, Brexit and the lack of clear budget plans from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government.

Moody's upgrades global oil E&P to stable, earnings to recover

KUALA LUMPUR: Moody's Investors Service has changed its outlook for the global exploration and production (E&P) sector to stable from negative, with earnings set to recover slowly into 2021.

Moody’s buys minority stake in MARC

Moody's buys minority stake in MARC

KUALA LUMPUR: International rating agency Moody’s Corporation has acquired a minority stake in Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).