Moody's

US Consumers 'Hunkering Down' As Inflation, Economic Slowdown Hits: Moody's

Consumers in the United States are 'hunkering down' as growing inflation and economic slowdown 'hits home', a new report from Moody's has found.

Consumer Sentiment In 2023 Likely To Remain Low, Says Moody's

High interest rates, low consumer sentiment and lower purchasing power are all factors that are likely to weigh on businesses in 2023, a new report from Mo...

Rising Energy Costs Likely To Hit Frozen Food Specialists Hardest, Says Moody's

Rising energy costs are likely to impact frozen food specialists such as France's Picard and UK retailer Iceland harder than other grocers, while retailers...

Moody's Downgrades Ocado Group, Citing 'Prolonged Underperformance'

Moody's Investors Service has downgraded online grocery operator Ocado Group from a B2 to a B3 rating, reflecting what it said was the 'prolonged operating...

Less-Diversified Firms More Vulnerable To Price Spikes

Less diversified, higher levered European consumer goods firms are more vulnerable to commodity price spikes, and therefore credit quality erosion, over th...

A Third Of CPG Firms Face Risk From Ukraine Crisis

A long-lasting conflict in Ukraine would have a large impact on lower-rated consumer foods companies, a new report from Moody's has said.

Moody's Changes Outlook For Consumer Goods Sector From 'Positive' To 'Stable'

Moody's is anticipating operating profits of between 1% and 4% over the next 12 to 18 months for the global consumer goods industry, as the 'global econom...