Erich Arispe

Fitch: sanctions cost Russia one rung on credit ranking

Fitch: sanctions cost Russia one rung on credit ranking

Russia’s credit score at Fitch Ratings is back to where it was before the crisis in Ukraine almost half a decade ago, but uncertainty over U.S. penalties still stifles the nation’s ranking. "Sanctions overall have …

US sanctions may deter upgrade of Russia's rating

US sanctions may deter upgrade of Russia's rating

Russia's sovereign rating may be raised, however the possible expansion of US sanctions may deter the upgrade, the director in Fitch Ratings' Sovereigns group Erich Arispe said. "Of course, the decision …