Effects likely to be focused on weaker, low-rated issuers
Defaults, delinquencies poised to rise for rate-sensitive borrowers
Direct conflict joins slew of elections as ongoing threats to credit
North American corporate credit quality declines led by high yields
FSB, Basel Committee have long warned of tech risk in financial sector
Recent SCOTUS rulings curbing agencies' power has financial industry implications: Moody's
Fitch sees defaults, arrears rising as growth slows amid tight financial conditions
U.S. corporates' interest coverage continued decline in Q1
Weaker labour market, still-high interest rates and dwindling savings to crimp consumer spending
Easing financial conditions cushion impact of slowing global economy