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2008 Sector Risk Ratings
Which Industries Will See the Greatest Pressure?
Sector Risk Ratings utilize Global Insight's expert macroeconomic and industry analysis and forecasts to track and measure the level and change in industry-level credit quality in over 90 industry sectors in 72 countries.
Sector Risk Ratings, produced as part of our World Industry Service, are updated quarterly. These risk ratings are designed to assist credit analysts and asset managers in identifying the best prospects for movements in sector credit quality on a comparable basis across industries and countries.
- U.S. Corporate Bankruptcies Predicted to Rise 13%
The greatest concern lies in the agriculture, energy mining and electronics sectors. Banking, real estate, and construction will also see increased pressure. The sectors with improving or relatively stable credit quality are healthcare, overall services and non-energy mining.
Press Release 13 December 2007
- EMU Corporate Bankruptcies Predicted to Rise 5%
Metals, chemicals, agriculture and construction are the sectors facing higher risks. Energy-mining, aircraft and overall services are the industries whose risks profiles will improve or remain relatively stable in 2008.
Press Release 13 December 2007
- U.K. Corporate Bankruptcies Predicted to Rise 3%
Financial Services, Agriculture, Chemicals, Metals and Construction Sectors Face Higher Risks. Energy-mining's growth prospects remain dull but surging oil prices will have a positive effect on profitability. Electronics and pharmaceuticals will see improvements.
Press Release 13 December 2007
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