Rating Outlook

A Rating Outlook indicates the potential future direction of a credit rating assigned to a company or government by credit rating agencies. It signals whether the agency expects the creditworthiness to improve, decline, or stay the same in the near to medium term. Common outlooks include "Positive" (likely to upgrade), "Negative" (likely to downgrade), or "Stable" (expected to remain unchanged). The outlook helps investors understand the potential risks or stability of the issuer’s debt, guiding their investment decisions. It does not predict a specific rating change but provides a general expectation about future credit quality.