OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has published the 1Q 2015 Colombian Corporates Dashboard.

The publication explores key themes affecting issuer credit profiles for the Colombian Corporates. Fitch expects a challenging scenario for Colombian corporates in 2015. GDP growth forecasts continue to be revised downward, with the most recent being 3.5% for 2015 and 3.8% for 2016.

Still-moderate leverage levels and healthy liquidity positions continue to support Colombian corporate ratings. Downgrades are more likely to be linked to significant debt-financed acquisitions than to weakening economic activity.