Country credit ratings data
Using a global dataset of sovereign ratings assigned by S&P, Moody's, Fitch and Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) during the period of 2000-2016, we find 18 Jul 2016 But what is a credit rating, and why does it matter? the European Union, one was the fact that the country had lost its triple-A credit rating. available data to assess its ratings, and the borrower has not paid for the rating.