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        Standard and Poor's Ratings Services said it downgraded its long- and short-term counterparty credit ratings on Kuwait-based wholesale institution Gulf Investment Corporation G.S.C. (GIC) to 'BBB-/A-3' from 'BBB/A-2'. The outlook is stable.
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    <title>Jordan-based Middle East Insurance assigned 'BBB' long-term ratings; outlook stable</title>
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        Standard ans Poor's Ratings Services said that it assigned its 'BBB' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Jordan-based Middle East Insurance Co. of Jordan (MEICO).
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    <title>Standard and Poor's assigns 'AA-' rating to State of Qatar's $7bn global bond issue</title>
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        Standard and Poor's Ratings Services said today it had assigned its 'AA-' senior unsecured debt rating to the State of Qatar's (AA-/Stable/A-1+) $7bn global bond issue. The fixed-rate notes have three tranches: a $3.5bn 4.0% tranche maturing Jan. 20, 2015; a $2.5bn 5.25% tranche maturing Jan. 20, 2020; and a $1bn 6.4% tranche maturing Jan. 20, 2040. 
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        The number of global weakest links remains elevated, even as the economy starts to show signs of recovery. As of Nov. 11, 2009, there were 251 weakest links, which is down from the record high of 300 in April but higher than the 207 recorded one year ago, said an article published today by Standard &amp; Poor's, titled "Global Bond Markets' Weakest Links And Monthly Default Rates (Premium)." 
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        Standard and Poor's Rating Services said that it affirmed its 'A+' long-term corporate credit rating on Qatar-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping company Nakilat.
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