Walter Bloomberg
2025.09.10 13:25

FRANCE FACES FITCH DOWNGRADE RISK

Fitch Ratings may cut France’s AA- rating with negative outlook in its review Friday, according to Natixis economist Hadrien Camatte, who puts downgrade odds at 55%.

Markets are watching closely as France grapples with worsening fiscal conditions and political instability. President Macron appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister after a budget-related confidence vote toppled the prior government, but the new cabinet has limited power to pass fiscal reforms.

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