Answered By: Leslie Burmeister
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2023     Views: 1121

Q.
Sovereign debt ratings

Where can I find sovereign (national) debt ratings?


A.

Bloomberg give current ratings by Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch.

  • Hit the yellow GOVT key, type TK, then hit GO.
  • Select desired country from the menu, then hit GO.
  • Select desired security from the list.  Note that it may be necessary to drill down through more than one menu.
  • Type CRPR, then hit GO.
  • The ensuing display shows current ratings (historical ratings may be available).

Standard & Poor's RatingsDirect (available from Capital IQ) gives ratings and analysis.

  • Hover over RatingsDirect and select  Credit Research
  • Search for the Country name as a keyword. 

CountryData.com provides ratings calculated by The PRS Group.  Includes data from 1984-present.

  • In the CRG Risk Ratings box, under Variables select Financial Risk Rating.
  • Select Countries, Years, and Months.
  • Download to Excel, CSV, or view online.