Meanings of potential downgrade in English

Earlier this week, Moody's Investors Service warned for potential downgrade of the US debt.

This was caused by uncertainty surrounding the Budget Speech and fears of a potential downgrade.

Its lower AA- rating also means a potential downgrade could have a more profound impact.

Support for the ZAR continued despite a potential downgrade as emphasised by S&P on Wednesday.

Both loom as potential downgrade targets next week.

Ratings agencies Fitch and Moody's placed DP World under review for a potential downgrade on Monday.

In late March, Fitch Ratings placed Alaska's credit ratings on a watch list for a potential downgrade.

These are all factors that will play a major role in the country's potential downgrade and economic outlook.

On July 6, S&P Global put Pennsylvania's AA-minus credit rating on watch for potential downgrade due to budget concerns.

Warnings from major credit rating agencies on a potential downgrade of several European nations have kept investors on edge.

Morgan Stanley's European analysts have also pinpointed Italy as another potential downgrade risk if rating agencies turn more cautious.

Asked on Thursday about the size of a potential downgrade, Kraemer said it "really depends on the circumstances".

The insurer said on Thursday that it is looking at whether the potential downgrade will affect its plans to raise capital.

Governor Pat Quinn and some state lawmakers warned about the potential downgrade as the Democrat-controlled legislature wound down its spring session.

Following the sanctions, rating agency Standard & Poor's downgraded Qatar while Fitch put it on its watchlist for a potential downgrade.

Moody's Investors Service Inc has said it is conducting a review for a potential downgrade of the company's senior unsecured debt rating.