31/10/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Italy’s credit ratings at BBB+ and revises the Outlook to Positive
Government stability, a reinforced commitment to fiscal consolidation, and stronger economic resilience drive the Outlook change. High government debt, weak GDP growth and adverse demographics are challenges.
31/10/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Portugal’s credit ratings at A and revises the Outlook to Positive
Sustained fall in public debt ratio, declining external vulnerabilities, alongside robust economic growth, drive the Outlook change. Elevated public debt, moderate growth potential and high external vulnerabilities are challenges.
24/10/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope downgrades the United States of America’s credit ratings to AA- and revises Outlooks to Stable
Sustained deterioration in public finances and a weakening of governance standards drive the downgrade. A wealthy, competitive economy, institutional resilience and the dollar’s reserve currency status anchor the ratings.
17/10/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms the Land of Hesse’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook
Robust budgetary performance, conservative debt and liquidity management, and limited contingent liability risks support the rating. Low expenditure flexibility and lingering cost pressures remain the main credit challenges.
