Fiscal support, regulatory relief eased pressure on financial firms' ratings
Demand for social responsibility is encouraging more voluntary ESG disclosure and regulatory action
Fitch Ratings sees savings glut supporting consumption amid rising prices
Accelerating decarbonization plans will help mining firms face the future
The rating agency sees conditions deteriorating as life, and spending habits, return to normal
Proposal would delay final implementation to 2025
Earnings, asset quality driving positive rating actions
Supply issues plus several other global macro factors have contributed to commodity strength
Deal making is expected to stay strong through year-end
Policy-makers must walk a fine line in curbing excesses without sinking growth