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France's Credit Rating Downgraded Amid Political Turmoil
10/22/2025
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- S&P Global Ratings downgraded France's sovereign credit rating from AA- to A+ on October 20, 2025.
- The downgrade pushed French bond yields higher, with 10-year yields reaching 3.39%.
- Italy's credit rating was upgraded due to improvements in its banking system.
- France's public finance uncertainty remains high amid ongoing political turmoil.
- Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Spain have faster growth than France and Germany.
