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Fitch Warns of Political Instability's Impact on Israel's Deficit Reduction
Fitch Ratings has kept Israel's credit rating unchanged but issued a negative outlook, citing fears that political instability following the upcoming elections could make deficit reduction difficult.
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- 01Fitch Ratings maintained Israel's credit rating but issued a negative outlook due to political instability fears.
- 02Political instability following the October 27 elections could hinder deficit reduction and budget decisions.
- 03Fitch forecasts Israel's government deficit at 7.5% of GDP in 2026, with public debt rising to 72.1% by 2028.
- 04The agency noted Israel's economic strengths, including diversification and resilience, alongside growth projections.
- 05Future rating changes depend on debt reduction, security situation, and improved government functioning.
The agency warns of a potential transition government or new elections, hindering crucial budget decisions amid rising public debt and defense expenditures. Despite these concerns, Fitch acknowledged Israel's economic strengths and projected growth, while noting that future rating changes depend on debt management and security developments.
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