Moody's Ratings on Tuesday said it expects global credit conditions to weaken in 2027 due to higher financing costs and elevated energy prices.
The Moody's Ratings' 2027 Global Credit Conditions Outlook report examines the key forces that could shape credit markets in the year ahead.
It said AI investment will remain massive, but investors will increasingly focus on whether revenues and productivity gains justify the scale of spending.
"Business model disruption will become more visible: some companies will gain from stronger demand and productivity, while others face more competition and weaker pricing power," Moody's Ratings said.
Besides, Moody's expects government intervention through tariffs, regulation, export controls and strategic investment to play a growing role in credit outcomes.