Potential downgrades are issuers rated 'AAA' to 'B-' with negative rating outlooks or ratings on CreditWatch negative. As of Feb. 29, potential downgrades rose to 674 with oil and gas and utilities companies accounting for nearly 45% of the total, a phenomenon exacerbated by undue stress on commodities. In this CreditMatters segment, Associate Director Gregg Moskowitz explains the key trends.