France Faces Credit Downgrade as Political Turmoil Threatens Fiscal Stability
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded France’s credit rating from AA- to A+ with a stable outlook, citing concerns about the country’s growing debt burden and political instability. This marks the third credit agency downgrade for France in approximately one month as the government struggles to implement fiscal reforms.
Credit Rating Adjustment
France’s credit standing has reportedly been downgraded by S&P Global Ratings from AA- to A+ with a stable outlook, according to reports released Friday. Sources indicate this marks the third such downgrade by major rating agencies in approximately one month, creating additional pressure on the French government’s budgetary planning.