credit rating agencies
Credit rating agencies are independent organizations that assess the creditworthiness of issuers of debt instruments, such as companies or governments. They provide insights and evaluate the ability and willingness of the entity to meet its financial obligations, assigning a rating that indicates the risk level associated with investing in or lending to that entity.
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