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Fitch Downgrades North American Credit Outlook Amid Growth Decline
6/14/2025
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- Fitch Ratings has downgraded the credit outlook for North American companies to "deteriorating" amid declining growth expectations.
- The agency revised outlooks for U.S. retail and energy sectors, highlighting trade policy uncertainty and inflation risks.
- Default rate forecasts for leveraged loans and high-yield bonds have been increased.
- Software technology and business services remain resilient, driven by unique demand factors.
