Fitch Ratings has published its U.S. Diversified Industrials and Capital Goods Dashboard. The document explores key themes and trends affecting the credit profiles of diversified industrial and capital goods companies, including the impact of slower growth in emerging markets, low commodity prices, and shareholder-focused cash deployment.

A complete review of these topics is in the dashboard which is available at www.fitchratings.com or by clicking the link below.

Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

U.S. Diversified Industrials/Capital Goods Dashboard

https://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=876981

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