China Property Focus - July 2013
[Jul 29] The contract sales of Chinese property developers grew at a robust rate of 46% year-on-year in H1 2013, supported by solid underlying demand for residential houses.

Global Consumer Products: Positive Profit Outlook Despite Challenges
[Jul 29] Our outlook for the global consumer products industry is positive. This outlook expresses our expectations for the fundamental business conditions in the industry over the next 12 to 18 months.

Outlook Update: Global Base Metals
[Jul 26] Our outlook for the Global Base Metals industry is negative, reflecting our expectations for the fundamental business conditions in the industry over the next 12 to 18 months.

Stable Rating Trend for Asian Corporates at Mid-Year; Negative Trends Easing in Japan
[Jul 26] The rating trend for non-financial corporates in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) was stable in 2Q 2013, driven mainly by the stabilization of the rating outlooks for Chinese property companies and the better-than-expected performance of Indonesian developers.

Moody’s Credit Outlook on Jul 25 and Jul 29
[Jul 25] Thai Banks Increase Loan-Loss Reserves, a Credit Positive; Vietnamese Banks’ Exposures to Bankrupt Vinalines’ Subsidiaries Are Credit Negative; RGA’s Australian Group Disability Charge Is Credit Negative; China’s Cash Management Guidelines Are Credit Positive for Local and Regional Governments; and more.

[Jul 29] Mongolia's Banks Are Negatively Affected by Savings Bank Failure; Japan’s Official Participation in Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks Is Credit Positive; and more.