Moody’s Signals More Euro-Nation Downgrades Possible on ESM

Moody’s Investors Service said it can’t rule out further credit downgrades for euro-region nations because the agreement on a permanent bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, doesn’t go far enough.

European Union leaders met March 25 and set out new rules on bailout loans. Their failure so far to provide a permanent system whereby stronger nations support the finances of their weaker counterparts leaves bondholders at risk, Moody’s said.