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The trend in corporate credit ratings was modestly negative in the first quarter and the balance of rating outlooks is ...

U.S. credit trends are likely to deteriorate in 2Q25 as the outlook for trade, economic growth and inflation worsens amid the escalating trade war and continued policy volatility, says Fitch Ratings ...

American Express CEO Stephen Squeri said on Thursday that Gen Z and millennial Amex holders have better FICO scores and a ...

The resumption of federal student loan delinquency reporting on consumers' credit was a significant contributing factor.

The national average U.S. FICO score, used as a benchmark for assessing consumer credit risk, slipped as federal student loan ...

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to "a-" (Excellent) from "bbb+" (Good) of Óptima Seguros (Óptima) (San Juan, ...

A low credit score can result in loan denials, increased interest rates, or restricted access to credit cards.