Moody's keeps France's credit score at Aa3 despite worries about politics and money issues.

Oct 23, 2026, 10:15 PM ETOpinionRead the original at cnnbrasil.com.br

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Moody's kept France at Aa3, citing its varied economy and strong institutions, but left a negative outlook because of political and debt worries. Since Moody's said this was not a formal rating action, it does not show a change in Moody's business.

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For Moody's, this concerns France, not a new rating action. France's varied economy and strong institutions support its rating, but political instability and debt concerns remain. Since the rating stayed the same and Moody's called this no formal action, the story gives no clear reason to expect a change in Moody's business.

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