In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Sao Tome and Principe thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Sao Tome and Principe as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Senegal stands at B+ with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Senegal was last set at Ba3 with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Senegal thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Senegal as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Consumer Credit in New Caledonia increased to 504954 CFP Franc Million in the second quarter of 2019 from 503160 CFP Franc Million in the first quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in New Caledonia averaged 338896.83 CFP Franc Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 504954 CFP Franc Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 51102 CFP Franc Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. This page provides - New Caledonia Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of New Caledonia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for New Caledonia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Vietnam stands at BB with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Vietnam was last set at Ba3 with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Vietnam was last reported at BB with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Vietnam thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Vietnam as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Dominican Republic stands at BB- with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Dominican Republic was last set at Ba3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Dominican Republic was last reported at BB- with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Dominican Republic thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Dominican Republic as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Consumer Credit in Austria increased to 174563 EUR Million in March from 173834 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Austria averaged 128550.93 EUR Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 174563 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 61711 EUR Million in November of 2001. This page provides the latest reported value for - Austria Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Austria stands at AA+ with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Austria was last set at Aa1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Austria was last reported at AA+ with positive outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Austria is AAA with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Austria thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Austria as reported by major credit rating agencies.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Guinea thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Guinea as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Private Sector Credit in Venezuela increased to 13141315 VEF Million in February from 11498918.70 VEF Million in January of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Venezuela averaged 689339.48 VEF Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 43691030.53 VEF Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 5.83 VEF Million in July of 1999. This page provides - Venezuela Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Venezuela stands at SD with n/a outlook. Moody's credit rating for Venezuela was last set at WR with n/a outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Venezuela was last reported at RD with n/a outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Venezuela thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Venezuela as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Moody's credit rating for Niger was last set at B3 with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Niger thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Niger as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Consumer Credit in Armenia increased to 951942.07 AMD Million in March from 934116.61 AMD Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Armenia averaged 312572.04 AMD Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 951942.07 AMD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 37915.30 AMD Million in April of 2005. This page provides - Armenia Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Moody's credit rating for Armenia was last set at Ba3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Armenia was last reported at BB- with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Armenia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Armenia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Fitch's credit rating for San Marino was last reported at BB+ with negative outlook. This page provides - San Marino Credit Rating- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Kazakhstan increased to 6868873 KZT Million in March from 6785699 KZT Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Kazakhstan averaged 1973608.22 KZT Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6868873 KZT Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1275 KZT Million in January of 1996. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kazakhstan Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Kazakhstan stands at BBB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Kazakhstan was last set at Baa3 with positive outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Kazakhstan was last reported at BBB with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Kazakhstan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Kazakhstan as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Private Sector Credit in Jamaica increased to 996209.34 JMD Million in February from 989083.49 JMD Million in January of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Jamaica averaged 325694.13 JMD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 996209.34 JMD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 62001.10 JMD Million in October of 2001. This page provides - Jamaica Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Jamaica stands at B+ with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Jamaica was last set at B2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Jamaica was last reported at B+ with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Jamaica thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Jamaica as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Italy stands at BBB with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Italy was last set at Baa3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Italy was last reported at BBB- with stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Italy is BBB (high) with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Italy thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Italy as reported by major credit rating agencies.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Mauritania thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Mauritania as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Private Sector Credit in Malta decreased to 10216.30 EUR Million in November from 10230.70 EUR Million in October of 2019. Private Sector Credit in Malta averaged 7280.36 EUR Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10230.70 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 4056.85 EUR Million in October of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Private Sector Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Malta increased to 6020.92 EUR Million in November from 5990.16 EUR Million in October of 2019. Consumer Credit in Malta averaged 3526.80 EUR Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6020.92 EUR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1378.39 EUR Million in October of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Malta stands at A- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Malta was last set at A2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Malta was last reported at A+ with stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Malta is A (high) with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Malta thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Malta as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Saudi Arabia stands at A- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Saudi Arabia was last set at A1 with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Saudi Arabia was last reported at A with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Saudi Arabia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Saudi Arabia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Uzbekistan stands at BB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Uzbekistan was last set at B1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Uzbekistan was last reported at BB- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Uzbekistan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Uzbekistan as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Consumer Credit in Ecuador increased to 27915 USD Million in February from 27621.20 USD Million in January of 2020. Consumer Credit in Ecuador averaged 13756.56 USD Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27915 USD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 4925.95 USD Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Ecuador Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Ecuador increased to 30454.44 USD Million in February from 30290.93 USD Million in January of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Ecuador averaged 13985.07 USD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30454.44 USD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 4285.40 USD Million in February of 2003. This page provides - Ecuador Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Ecuador stands at SD with n/a outlook. Moody's credit rating for Ecuador was last set at Caa3 with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Ecuador was last reported at RD with n/a outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Ecuador thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Ecuador as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Credit Card Spending in New Zealand decreased to 5613 NZD Million in March from 5852 NZD Million in February of 2020. Credit Card Spending in New Zealand averaged 3938.92 NZD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5861 NZD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 2155 NZD Million in November of 2002. In New Zealand, Electronic Retail Card Spending measures the credit card spending by individuals on consumables, durables, hospitality, apparel industry, motor vehicles and fuel. The electronic card transactions series covers all debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. It can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. This page provides - New Zealand Credit Card Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in New Zealand increased to 488689 NZD Million in March from 484051 NZD Million in February of 2020. Private Sector Credit in New Zealand averaged 175980.89 NZD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 488689 NZD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 10449 NZD Million in January of 1981. This page provides - New Zealand Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for New Zealand stands at AA with positive outlook. Moody's credit rating for New Zealand was last set at Aaa with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for New Zealand was last reported at AA with positive outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of New Zealand thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for New Zealand as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Aruba stands at BBB+ with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Aruba was last reported at BB with negative outlook. This page provides - Aruba Credit Rating- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Guatemala stands at BB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Guatemala was last set at Ba1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Guatemala was last reported at BB- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Guatemala thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Guatemala as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Private Sector Credit in Guatemala increased to 145441.80 GTQ Million in April from 144383 GTQ Million in March of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Guatemala averaged 59031.80 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 145441.80 GTQ Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 9836 GTQ Million in January of 1995. This page provides - Guatemala Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Nicaragua stands at B- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Nicaragua was last set at B3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Nicaragua was last reported at B- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Nicaragua thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Nicaragua as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Do you find yourself stumped by questions about how much to put towards your mortgage payment versus your investments? It may be time for a midlife financial MOT. Presenter James Pickford talks to FT reporter Lucy Warwick-Ching about why advisers are targeting people in their forties and fifties. Next, we speak to a woman who cleared credit card debt to the tune of £16,000. And finally, we discuss what's behind Britain's growing tax gap. 

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