Ratio of upgrades to downgrades for corporate credit ratings is 0.89 at Moody's and 0.83 at S&P, the lowest ratio since 2009.

Founder of rating company criticizes other credit raters at SEC roundtable.

Founder of rating company criticizes other credit raters at SEC roundtable.

Successful bond issue suggests investors have forgotten banks huge trading loss.

Proceeds of automakers first 30-year sale since 1999 in part go to fund pension plan.

Proceeds of automakers first 30-year sale since 1999 in part go to fund pension plan.

Economic slowdown, record borrowing erode credit quality.

Economic slowdown, record borrowing erode credit quality.