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Weak Growth Agency Strips Netherlands' AAA Rating

The Netherlands lost its top credit rating on Friday as S&P moved to downgrade the country as a result of its weak economy. Holland had previously been a stable point in the euro crisis. Only 10 countries, including Germany, still retain AAA status worldwide.

Moody's Blues Concern Spreads over Slow Pace of French Reform

Moody's on Monday slashed France's top credit rating, becoming just the latest institution to cast doubt on the country's ability to reform its inflexible labor market and boost growth. French President François Hollande has promised change, but markets have yet to be convinced.

Spanish Flu Moody's Casts Doubt on Euro Bailout Fund

It has been a bad week for the euro, and it's only Wednesday. Spanish bond yields are surging on fears that Madrid will need a full bailout, Moody's has cut the outlook for a euro bailout fund and EU officials say Greece is "hugely off track" with reforms. Not surprisingly, German businesses are worried.

Moody's Germany Rating Warning Outlook Cut Could Stiffen Berlin's Opposition to Aid

The warning by Moody's that Germany could lose its triple-A credit rating may increase Berlin's opposition to further aid packages in the euro crisis. Politicians said the move should serve as a further signal that Germany's ability to help ailing countries is not unlimited.

From Stable to Negative Moody's Cuts Outlook for Germany's Top Rating

The debt crisis is threatening Germany's top credit rating. Moody's changed its outlook for Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg to negative from stable late on Monday. The German Finance Ministry said the country would remain an anchor of stability in the 17-nation euro zone.

Ratings Agency Downgrade Merkel Blasts Hollande as Spain Worries Increase

German Chancellor Angela Merkel made it clear on Thursday that she was not prepared to renegotiate the European Union fiscal pact as demanded by French presidential candidate François Hollande. Her comments come as ratings agency Standard and Poor's downgraded Spain two notches.

Dearth of Investors Plan to Set Up European Rating Agency Under Threat

The project to set up a European rating agency to challenge the dominance of American firms is at risk of collapsing, the German business daily Financial Times Deutschland reported on Monday. International consulting firm Roland Berger can't find enough investors for its plan, the report said. But it hasn't completely given up hope.

Irritation in Athens 'I Don't Accept Insults to My Country by Mr. Schäuble'

Europe may be losing patience with Greece, but politicians in Athens are also growing increasingly sensitive to criticism from abroad. Greek President Karolos Papoulias has now gone public with his frustration over pressure from Germany. On Wednesday night, he gave the German finance minister a tongue-lashing.

Wave of Downgrades Moody's Delivers Damning Verdict on Euro Zone

The ratings agency Moody's has downgraded six euro-zone members, including Italy, Spain and Portugal, and warned that France, Britain and Austria may lose their triple-A rating. The agency said its decision was based on the "growing risks" caused by Europe's ongoing debt crisis.

Six-Billion-Euro Gap Commerzbank Shortfall 'Bigger Than First Thought'

Commerzbank, Germany's second-largest bank, needs even more capital than previously believed, according to reports. The bank may be forced to take emergency steps to tackle the six-billion-euro shortfall. Meanwhile, ratings agency Moody's may downgrade Commerzbank's creditworthiness.

Rating Agency Downgrades 'Anglo-American Interests' and the Currency War Myth

The Germans love a good conspiracy theory. The latest is about the evil American rating agencies that want to destroy the wonderful euro. It is a viewpoint shared even in the highest political circles. But that doesn't make it any less absurd. Von Stefan Kaiser

The World from Berlin 'Ratings Agencies Are Not Responsible for Crisis'

Standard and Poor's has downgraded the European bailout fund, the EFSF, following last week's downgrade of nine euro-zone members. European politicians are doing their best to exude calm. German observers argue that the messenger shouldn't be blamed for bad news.

The World from Berlin 'There Is No American Ratings Conspiracy'

Several German politicians have reacted angrily to the decision by Standard and Poor's to downgrade the ratings of nine euro-zone member states on Friday, complaining that the euro is "under attack." German commentators scoff at the idea on Monday, but say that the agencies have too much power.

Rating Aftermath France Downgrade Creates Pressure for Merkel

With Standard and Poor's decision to punish nine euro-zone countries with downgrades and to strip France and Austria of their AAA ratings, Germany is likely to face additional burdens in the euro bailout fund in order to ensure cheap lending to save the common currency. Some are calling for Chancellor Angela Merkel to abandon plans for a tax cut in Germany.

Triple-A Headache Ratings Agency Set to Downgrade France

In a major setback for euro rescue efforts, reports on Friday emerged that ratings agency Standard and Poor's was likely set to downgrade the credit ratings of France and other European Union nations. Following the news, the value of the euro fell sharply.

Former Deutsche Bank CEO Hilmar Kopper 'Money Needs Laws'

As the former head of Deutsche Bank, Hilmar Kopper was once the most powerful banker in Germany. In an interview with SPIEGEL, the 76-year-old takes stock of his career and the current crisis shaking Europe. The three main constants he has seen in the world, he says, are "money, avarice and greed."

'Completely Exaggerated' EU Leaders Angry at Standard and Poor's Ratings Warning

Ratings agency Standard and Poor's has piled pressure on EU leaders to come up with a deal to save the euro, warning that it may downgrade 15 of 17 euro-zone countries -- including powerhouse Germany. EU politicians have criticized the move. But the agency on Tuesday added that it may downgrade the euro bailout fund as well.

Accidental Downgrade or Glimpse of Future? Why France Should Be Worried About Its Rating

The recent downgrade by Standard & Poor's may have been an error, but France is unlikely to be able to hold on to its top credit rating for much longer. The country's financial data indicates a loss of its AAA mark is likely in the not-too-distant future -- something that would spell yet more bad news for Europe. Von Stefan Kaiser

Downgrade Downer France Angry at Credit Rating Gaffe

The French finance minister has reacted angrily to a credit-rating gaffe by Standard and Poor's. The agency accidentally sent out an email suggesting that France had lost its triple-A rating. Many are asking how the firm could have made such an embarrassing slip-up at a time when markets are especially jittery.

Temporary Prohibition EU Considers Ban on Country Ratings

Ratings agency forecasts are throwing entire countries into financial crises by driving up interest rates on bonds. Now the EU is considering a ban on ratings for countries that are in the process of negotiating economic bailout packages.

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