IT is most reassuring to read that Fitch Ratings has affirmed its “stable” outlook for the country with an “A” rating. The recent budget re-calibration exercise has shown that the Government has remained committed to fiscal consolidation.
The macroeconomic assumptions used were broadly realistic in nature given our “open” economy. This rating is despite the perceived political heat relating to internal governance issues.
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