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Moody's Maintains Israel's Credit Rating at Baa1 with Stable Outlook

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First reported by Globes · 10 hours ago

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Moody's has confirmed Israel's credit rating at Baa1 with a stable outlook, citing economic resilience despite ongoing security risks. The agency forecasts moderate growth and controlled inflation if fragile ceasefire agreements hold, but warns of fiscal pressures from high defense spending and potential risks from geopolitical or institutional instability.

01Moody's reaffirms Israel's credit rating at Baa1 with stable outlook.
02Israel's economy shows resilience despite fragile security conditions.
03Ceasefire agreements with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas could support gradual economic recovery.
04Inflation eased to 1.9% in May, with forecasts around 2% for 2026-2027.
05Fiscal deficits remain high due to substantial defense spending, with debt-to-GDP near 70%.
06Rating could improve if ceasefires stabilize and deficits shrink, but risks remain from geopolitical or institutional issues.

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