Traditional economic drivers have peaked, and headwinds are building, Moody's says
Base metal price outlook weaker, precious metals stronger
High prices and interest rates pose challenges to the home-building and mortgage sectors
Legal and technical challenges must be overcome for automated contracts to pay off, Moody's says
Funding, capital strains and real estate risks underpinned the rating actions
Margins, profits to be squeezed as consumer protections boosted
Decline in working population to pressure growth and government finances
Declining loan growth, rising funding costs temper benefit of higher rates, Moody's says
Major reforms unlikely after review finds funds resilient to market stress
Tighter financial conditions pose growing threat to non-banks that may spread throughout financial sector