Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Moody's Cuts Israel Growth Forecast, Cites Judicial Threat

7/15/2026

37 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Moody's warned that curbing Israel's attorney general could further pressure its credit rating.
It cut the 2026 growth forecast to 3.7%, raised debt-to-GDP to about 70% and kept the sovereign rating at Baa1 with a stable outlook.
Moody's said ceasefires with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas keep defense spending near 6% of GDP, which could improve the rating if they hold or fall if tensions rise or the judiciary weakens.

1 of 1

Story summary

Moody's warned that curbing Israel's attorney general could further pressure its credit rating.
It cut the 2026 growth forecast to 3.7%, raised debt-to-GDP to about 70% and kept the sovereign rating at Baa1 with a stable outlook.
Moody's said ceasefires with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas keep defense spending near 6% of GDP, which could improve the rating if they hold or fall if tensions rise or the judiciary weakens.