VICAT AUG7

* S&P says south africa's financial sector is profitable and well capitalized, although reliant on short-term funding

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Ratings

* Moody's says Italy's long-term and short-term foreign-currency bond and deposit ceilings remain unchanged at aa2 and p-1, respectively

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Ratings

* Moody's, on Italy, says a key driver for review is risk that structural reform effort stalls & past reforms such as pension reforms implemented in 2011 are reversed

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Ratings

* Moody's says will use review period to assess impact of fiscal and economic policy platform of new government on Italy's credit profile

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Ratings

* S&P says recent political transition and policy proposals in south Africa could support firmer growth & stabilizing public finances over medium term

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Ratings

* Moody's affirms rwanda's b2 rating, maintains stable outlook

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Ratings

* Brent Crude traded at $8.75 a barrel above WTI in post-settlement trade, highest premium since 2015

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Commodities

* Moody's says "significant" risk of a material weakening in Italy's fiscal strength is among key drivers for initiation of review for downgrade

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Ratings

* Moody's places Italy's baa2 rating on review for downgrade

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Ratings

* S&P says recent political transition and policy proposals in south Africa could support firmer growth & stabilizing public finances over medium term

27 May 2018 05:10:13 By FxWire Pro - Ratings