Romania: Romania avoids downgrade from Fitch after appeal

August 3, 2026

Romania avoids downgrade from Fitch after appeal
Aug 3, 2026

Romania avoids downgrade from Fitch after appeal.

International rating agency Fitch on July 31 maintained its BBB- sovereign rating with a negative outlook for Romania, but only after the country (…)

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