Fitch alert on damages due to instability

Ian Linnel, global president of Fitch Credit: José L. Ramírez

For Linnell, one of the main risks associated with all this uncertainty is fluctuations in interest rates—the cost of borrowing. Credit: José L. Ramírez

Current armed conflicts around the world and protectionist policies promoted by the United States are increasing global uncertainty , impacting business and investor confidence and, consequently, affecting economic growth, Fitch Ratings said.