Credit rating
Why does Moody’s rate France above Israel? The economic gap deserves scrutiny – opinion
Credit ratings carry practical consequences for governments, businesses, and taxpayers. A four-notch difference deserves an explanation grounded in evidence that investors and the public can examine.
Fitch warns of the elections: 'Political instability will make reducing the deficit difficult'
Miami-Dade approves higher investment cap for Israeli bonds amid public backlash
Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook
Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'
While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.
Israel's credit rating revised from negative to stable by S&P Global
The credit rating agency said that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas "could soften pressure on Israel’s economy, labor market, and public finances."
The state of the Israeli economy - opinion
One major difficulty when evaluating Israel’s current economic situation is the lack of concrete data about the government’s operational plans regarding the war in Gaza.
S&P reaffirms Mekorot’s AAA credit rating: "Reflects Mekorot’s robust financial performance"
S&P is citing strong 2024 financials and operational resilience amid conflict, but warns of pressure from Israel’s outlook
Strength even under fire: The Israeli Stock Exchange demonstrates impressive stability - opinion
The Israeli capital market's response to the conflict with Iran is a testament to the economy's resilience and public confidence.
Moody’s: Israel credit rating to stay at historic low in 2025
Credit ratings company Moody’s warns that Israel’s rating remains under pressure as geopolitical and political risks persist.
Gaza ceasefire should take pressure off Israel's credit rating, Fitch says
Analysts at Capital Economics said an effective ceasefire would have an "overwhelmingly positive" impact on Israel's public finances.
S&P drops Israel's credit rating, citing geopolitical risk after Iran attack
S&P also predicted that economic recovery will slow with real GDP growth of 0% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025.
Moody's downgrade of Israel may overlook strategic shifts - opinion
Moody's recent downgrade of Israel's credit rating may not fully account for shifting regional dynamics and the country's economic resilience in the wake of recent strategic developments.
Moody’s downgrade exposes Israel's financial strain amid military success - editorial
While Israel celebrates the IDF’s success against Hezbollah, Moody’s recent credit downgrade highlights looming economic challenges that the country cannot afford to ignore.
