Credit ratings hit prices 'significantly' more in times of crisis, paper finds

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The effects of rating actions on market prices are not crucial during favourable market conditions but become very significant in periods of crisis, according to a working paper published by the European Central Bank.

Market pricing of credit rating signals by Magdalena Grothe examines the relation between spreads and ratings for a "very large and comprehensive sample of corporate bonds", covering the developments in ratings and prices of over 16.5 thousand bonds over 12 years.

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