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S&P revises outlook on France to negative

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on February 28, 2025

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· Last updated: February 28, 2025

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S&P Lowers France's Outlook to Negative Amid Rising Debt Concerns

(Reuters) - Global credit ratings agency S&P revised its outlook on France to negative from stable on Friday, citing rising debt, political gridlock on budget deficits and uncertain growth.

The agency also affirmed its rating for France at 'AA-/A-1+'.

(Reporting by Anandita Mehrotra in Benglauru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)

Key Takeaways

  • S&P revised France's outlook to negative.
  • Rising debt and political gridlock are key concerns.
  • France's rating remains at 'AA-/A-1+'.
  • Uncertain economic growth impacts outlook.
  • S&P's decision reflects budget deficit issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did S&P revise its outlook on France to?
S&P revised its outlook on France to negative from stable.
What factors contributed to S&P's outlook change?
The agency cited rising debt, political gridlock on budget deficits, and uncertain growth as reasons for the outlook change.
What is France's current credit rating according to S&P?
S&P affirmed its rating for France at 'AA-/A-1+'.

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