11 days ago
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Credit rating

Definition

An agency opinion about an issuer's creditworthiness.

Why it’s relevant today

Downgrades can affect borrowing costs and forced institutional selling.

Why it matters

Ratings are useful inputs, not guarantees of repayment.

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