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France hit with credit downgrade as new government faces budget squeeze

Fitch has downgraded France's rating to A+ © Corporate Finance Institute

France faces a fresh test of economic credibility after Fitch cut its credit rating, deepening the pressure on a new government already grappling with political turbulence and soaring debt.

France has been dealt a fresh economic blow after Fitch downgraded the country’s credit rating, just as Emmanuel Macron’s government wrestles with political turmoil and the daunting task of getting the public finances back in order.

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