2024-08-13 14:59:08
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Fitch Downgrades Israel's Credit Rating Amid Prolonged Conflict Concerns

Fitch has downgraded Israel's credit rating to A, attributing the move to ongoing war, escalating geopolitical risks, and a budget deficit expected to reach 7.8% of GDP with debt surpassing 70% of the GDP. The downgrade reflects concerns over infrastructure damage, economic setbacks, and declining investments.

Moody's prior downgrade, coupled with the 8.1% trailing deficit, emphasizes the need for a responsible 2025 budget focusing on gradual debt reduction. Finance Minister commitments to fiscal stability and growth promotion echo the necessary measures to address the fiscal challenges ahead.

DER SPIEGEL
13. August 2024 um 09:23

Israel: Rating Agency Fitch Lowers Creditworthiness Due to Gaza War - DER SPIEGEL

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Rating agency Fitch lowers Israel's creditworthiness due to the Gaza war and increased geopolitical risks; Moody's and S&P Global had already done so at the beginning of the year; Fears are growing that the conflict could spread to Lebanon and Iran, which would mean additional military spending and infrastructure damage.
Yahoo!
13. August 2024 um 08:21

Israel’s Rating Cut by Fitch as War Seen Lasting Into 2025

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Fitch downgrades Israel's credit rating to A, citing continued war, geopolitical risks, rising budget deficit to 7.8% of GDP, debt above 70% of GDP, infrastructure destruction, economic activity damage, investment decline, Moody's prior downgrade, plans for a responsible 2025 budget, 12-month trailing deficit of 8.1% of GDP, need for gradual debt-to-GDP reduction, and Finance Minister's statement on maintaining fiscal frameworks and promoting growth.
Globes
13. August 2024 um 15:13

Fitch downgrade sends clear message on 2025 budget

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Fitch downgraded Israel's credit rating, citing the continuing war, geopolitical risks, and fiscal challenges. The agency expects a 7.8% fiscal deficit in 2024 and a 72% debt-to-GDP ratio in 2025, higher than the 'A' peer median. Fitch noted Israel's high interest payments have greatly eroded its ability to finance the deficit, and believes the 2025 budget must include painful measures for Israel to maintain its strong financial capacity to repay debts.
Globes
13. August 2024 um 15:13

Fitch downgrade sends clear message on 2025 budget

Economy
Finance
Politics
Fitch downgraded Israel's credit rating, citing the continuing war, geopolitical risks, and fiscal challenges. The agency expects a 7.8% fiscal deficit in 2024 and a 72% debt-to-GDP ratio in 2025, higher than the 'A' peer median. Fitch noted Israel's high interest payments have greatly eroded its ability to finance the deficit, and believes the 2025 budget must include painful measures for Israel to maintain its strong financial capacity to repay debts.
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