France maintains its A+ credit rating from Fitch, but concerns about public finances remain
B1business20 Minutes · Paris · 2026-08-28

France maintains its A+ credit rating from Fitch, but concerns about public finances remain

Fitch Ratings affirmed France's A+ credit rating but warned of higher public deficits due to weaker growth and increased spending, despite the economy's resilience.

L’agence de notation Fitch Ratings a décidé de maintenir la note de la dette souveraine de la France à A+, avec une perspective stable. C’est une bonne nouvelle pour le pays, car cela signifie que les investisseurs considèrent la France comme un emprunteur fiable.

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