Featured insights

Explore the latest thought leadership from Moody's Ratings



Credit ratings explained: How Moody’s brings transparency to private credit markets



Moody’s is known for rating 90% of the world’s public debt — over $74 trillion. But did you know we also apply that same analytical rigor to the fast-growing private credit market?

Learn how Moody’s is expanding transparency and insight beyond public markets to help investors make better, more informed decisions in private credit.





Discover more

Moody's
research
Middle East and North Africa 2026 outlook

Increased oil production and robust non-oil sector expansion will boost regional growth in 2026, but the recent de-escalation of regional hostilities remains very precarious. 

Moody's
research
Global defaults fell in 2025, with distressed exchanges at record share

Defaults totaled 125 last year, down from 148 in 2024, with many speculative-grade issuers accessing capital markets to refinance. Distressed exchanges made up about two-thirds of defaults.

public sector
flipbook
Lower rates, policy uncertainty will drive structured finance performance in 2026

Performance will be generally stable but vary across sectors and regions. Private credit will influence asset origination while demand for AI will help maintain credit quality in many ABS sectors.

Moody's
research
Europe regional governments 2026 outlook: negative

Conditions for regional and local governments in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK will remain difficult as healthcare and social spending continues to outpace scant revenue growth.

Moody's
research
Sustainable finance 2026 outlook

Energy security and affordability concerns will drive issuers to take pragmatic approaches to transition while the costs of extreme weather rise and AI shapes power demand, labor and data governance. 

ai bubble
research
If an AI bubble were to burst, credit implications would be far-reaching

A sharp market correction would slash AI investment, strain startups and ripple across the semiconductor and data center industries. But demand for AI-related services would continue to grow.

Moody's
research
Asia-Pacific company earnings will bolster credit stability in 2026

Profit growth will reduce leverage, but vulnerabilities will persist in real estate and chemicals.

Moody's
infographic
Corporate industries steady overall in 2026, but global volatility puts stability at risk

Nearly half of our industry sector outlooks (ISOs) are stable and EBITDA forecasts are largely holding firm, but unsettled consumer sentiment and shifting trade and economic policy all pose hazards.

Moody's
research
Global data centers 2026 outlook

Demand for data center capacity will continue to surge in 2026. Even as projects expand in size, developers are accelerating construction schedules to meet their tenants’ urgent need for capacity.

GlobalCapital European Securitization Awards 2026

Moody’s Ratings is nominated as the Securitization Rating Agency of the Year and CLO Rating Agency of the Year in the GlobalCapital European Securitization Awards 2026.
Vote here

Credit Frontiers 2026 - London

Wednesday, 29 April 2026
As private credit evolves, complexity rises. New structures signal a maturing market. This edition explores how risks and returns ripple through Europe’s banks, insurers, and real economy, spotlighting systemic linkages and cross-sector ties.
Register now

Digital Frontiers 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Digital finance is accelerating a fundamental shift in how technology, capital and data converge – reshaping how risk is understood, measured and managed. Moody’s brings clarity to this shift, uniting trusted credit expertise with advanced AI and data-driven innovation.
Register now

Credit Frontiers 2026 - New York

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Private credit markets face persistent volatility and systemic fragility, forcing investors and lenders to rethink strategies.
Register now

Maxsight™ for unified risk management

Moody’s Maxsight™ unified risk platform brings together thousands of data points to deliver a holistic picture of risk that can be viewed through different lenses.
Learn more
Moody's

Moody's

A bold evolution of the Moody's brand for a new era of risk.


Innovating with purpose

Innovating with purpose

Discover how Moody’s combines cutting-edge technology and world-class talent to drive innovation.


Work with brilliant minds

Work with brilliant minds

Explore career opportunities at Moody’s.



GET IN TOUCH

Speak to our team

Interested in learning more about our offerings? Our solutions specialists are ready to help.