Category: Moody’s Investors Service Inc

France’s Avoids a Debt Downgrade From Moody’s, but Is Given a Warning

The New York Times – Business:
Moody’s held the country’s credit rating steady amid political uncertainty and a rise in borrowing costs that have worsened France’s debt situation.
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