The circumstances that lead to investment grade will bring further confidence, accelerate foreign investment and improve the operating environment for Greek banks. Financial conditions could be relatively improved due to better perceptions of risk, albeit in the context of still tightening global financial conditions. Moreover, risks to the global economy remain, related to the fact that the full impact of rapid monetary tightening is yet to come. We will review the rating of the Hellenic Republ...
In this commentary we provide an update to DBRS Morningstar’s Baseline Macroeconomic Scenarios. Key highlights include: -- Economic data continues to show resilience amid tighter financial conditions. Forecasts for 2023 continue to improve, while expectations for 2024 are generally worsening as projected slowdowns are pushed further out into the future. -- While a mild advanced economy recession will likely have a limited impact on rated sovereigns, the risk of a deeper downturn in 2024 canno...
The election results will most likely bring another period of political stability to Greece and secure policy continuity, allowing the new government to implement reforms and investments. The majority government will provide legislative stability at a time when Greece hopes to manage its EU funds to boost economic prospects. Furthermore, reforms in the health and justice system, reducing inequality, and setting new policies to deal with Greece's ageing population - including by establishing a ne...
The New Democracy Party (ND), led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, won 146 out of 300 seats in Greece's general election. This is five seats short of an overall majority. With almost all the votes counted, New Democracy won 40.8% (146 seats), Syriza 20.1% (71 seats), PASOK 11.5% (41 seats), the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) 7.2% (26 seats) and the Greek Solution (EL) 4.5% (16 seats). ND is now seeking another election that this time will use a form of bonus system, that could enable ND t...
This commentary provides an update to DBRS Morningstar's Baseline Macroeconomic Scenarios. These baseline scenarios provide our estimate of the current market consensus, and are drawn from a simple median calculation across various external contributor forecasts. In this update, we discuss the deteriorating outlook for 2024. To date, we note that the March 2023 bank failures have had only a modest impact on forecasts. We continue to see considerable downside risks to the baseline. Key Highligh...
In this latest edition of the DBRS Morningstar Macroeconomic Update for Europe, we discuss how inflation persistence may prompt the European Central Bank and the Bank of England to raise interest rates further. Key Highlights EURO AREA • As interest rates increase, credit growth has started to slow. Energy prices have fallen but core inflation remains sticky, pointing to further monetary tightening in the coming months. • With the energy crisis fading and the labour market remaining strong, ...
DBRS Ratings GmbH (DBRS Morningstar) confirmed the Hellenic Republic’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings at BB (high). At the same time, DBRS Morningstar confirmed the Hellenic Republic’s Short-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings at R-3. The trends on all ratings remain Stable.
DBRS Morningstar has published a commentary analysing the financial position of households in the euro area and their degree of resilience in what is now a far more challenging environment. Key highlights include: • COVID-19 interrupted the consumer deleveraging trend in the euro area, which nevertheless started to revert in Q3 2020 as income growth rebounded. • Wages and salaries started growing again post-pandemic, but this will only partially offset inflationary pressures. • Whilst househ...
In this latest edition of the DBRS Morningstar Macroeconomic Update for Europe, we discuss how the energy crisis is afflicting the euro area economies and the UK ahead of winter. Key Highlights EURO AREA • DBRS Morningstar expects slow growth in the EA in the near term, as economic activity is affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, especially through weaker confidence and higher inflation. Consumer confidence fell in March to its lowest level since May 2020, DBRS Morningstar expects growth ...
This commentary provides an update to DBRS Morningstar’s Baseline Macroeconomic Scenarios. These baseline scenarios provide our estimate of the current market consensus, and are drawn from a simple median calculation across various external contributor forecasts. In this update, we discuss the ongoing monetary tightening and growing risks of recession. Key Highlights • Baseline forecasts are becoming increasingly bearish, particularly the outlook for 2023. High inflation, energy and labor sho...
This commentary provides an update to DBRS Morningstar’s Baseline Macroeconomic Scenarios. These baseline scenarios provide our estimate of the current market consensus, and are drawn from a simple median calculation across various external contributor forecasts. We also explore some noteworthy risks to the baseline scenarios, and briefly discuss some potential implications for credit ratings. Key highlights include: • 2022 growth projections have deteriorated in recent months, dri...
This commentary discusses Greece's fiscal and debt targets for the period 2023-2025. DBRS Morningstar views Greece's commitment to fiscal discipline positively. However the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine create added uncertainty surrounding the projections. A longer lasting impact on commodity prices and inflation could result in lower growth. Additional measures may be needed to mitigate the impact on businesses and households. A prolonged or broader conflict could intensify the p...
In this latest edition of the DBRS Morningstar Macroeconomic Update for Europe, we discuss how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has worsened the economic outlook in Europe. Key highlights: EURO AREA -- DBRS Morningstar expects slow growth in the EA in the near term, as economic activity is affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, especially through weaker confidence and higher inflation. Consumer confidence fell in March to its lowest level since May 2020, likely reflecting concerns over the impa...
DBRS Morningstar has released a commentary updating our Baseline Macroeconomic Scenarios for Rated Sovereigns. These baseline scenarios provide our estimate of the current market consensus, and are drawn from a simple median calculation across various external contributor forecasts. We also explore some noteworthy risks to the baseline scenarios, and briefly discuss some potential implications for credit ratings. Key highlights include: • Baseline forecasts have deteriorated in rec...
DBRS Ratings GmbH (DBRS Morningstar) upgraded the Hellenic Republic’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings to BB (high) from BB and changed the trend to Stable from Positive. At the same time, DBRS Morningstar upgraded the Hellenic Republic’s Short-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings to R-3 from R-4 and changed the trend to Stable from Positive.
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