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Italy's Credit Rating Upgraded Amid Economic Stability

4/12/2025

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Italy's credit rating has been upgraded to "BBB+" by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting enhanced economic stability and strides in public finance post-pandemic. While growth forecasts are tempered and public debt is on the rise, S&P believes U.S. tariffs will have a manageable impact. This stable outlook bolsters Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's fiscal strategies amid global challenges.

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Italy's credit rating has been upgraded to "BBB+" by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting enhanced economic stability and strides in public finance post-pandemic. While growth forecasts are tempered and public debt is on the rise, S&P believes U.S. tariffs will have a manageable impact. This stable outlook bolsters Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's fiscal strategies amid global challenges.