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Southern’s latest downgrade by Fitch follows a similar move by ratings agency Moody’s earlier in November.

Earlier this month, U.S. credit rating agency Fitch upheld its AA- rating for French debt, but shifted the outlook from "stable" to "negative." On 25 October, Moody’s is set to deliver its assessment. If France’s budget plans falter, the country risks a credit rating downgrade, which would drive up borrowing…

Limited impact of Israel's general strike on economy amidst ongoing conflict with Gaza. Financial markets react positively.

Nearly 11 months into the war with Hamas, Israel’s economy is struggling as the country’s leaders grind ahead with an offensive in Gaza that shows no signs of ending and threatens to escalate into a wider conflict

Combat operations are straining Israel’s economy, leading to shrinking of the GDP and downgrading of sovereign rating.

US credit rating agency Fitch downgraded Israel a notch on Monday, warning that its ongoing conflict against Hamas in Gaza could last "well into 2025" and weigh on economic activity.

Fitch Ratings said recent tuition increases at private colleges and universities still weren't enough to keep pace with rising expenses.

Fitch Ratings' reassessment of South Korea's public finances raises concerns about its credit rating and economic resilience.

The major stock indexes are down more than 1% this morning after CPI data was released showing the largest increase in consumer prices in a year.