Fitch Warns of Economic Impact from Israeli Political Paralysis
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Credit rating agency Fitch warned that Israel's political paralysis after elections could harm its economy. The agency noted that forming a government is crucial to reducing national debt, which has increased to about 70% of GDP. Fitch cautioned that political instability and potential new elections could lead to a credit rating downgrade.
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- Fitch warns Israeli political paralysis after elections could harm the economy.
- Inability to form a government hinders reduction of Israel's national debt.
- Israel's national debt is now around 70% of GDP, up from 60% before the war.
- Political instability and new elections could lead to a credit rating downgrade.
- Israel's current credit rating is 'A' with a negative outlook.
Credit rating agency Fitch has warned that Israel could face political paralysis following its recent elections, which may negatively impact the country's economy. In a publication that is not an official credit rating announcement, Fitch noted that Israel's current credit rating of 'A' with a negative outlook aligns with its economic standing. However, the agency highlighted that the inability to form a government soon will hinder efforts to reduce Israel's national debt. This debt has risen to approximately 70% of GDP, up from 60% before the war.
Fitch cautioned about the risk of political instability in the coming period if a government is not established and new elections are called. Such a scenario could lead to a downgrade of Israel's credit rating in future assessments. The agency's concerns were reported by Kan news.
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