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Fitch raises Portugal's rating to A+ with stable "outlook"
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Fitch raises Portugal's rating to A+ with stable "outlook"

Jornal de Negócios4 September 2026 at 22:05

The Fitch Ratings financial rating agency carried out an upward revision of Portugal's sovereign debt rating, elevating it to A+ with a stable "outlook". This decision represents a positive signal for the Portuguese economy in international financial markets.

The update was announced in the second evaluation of the year by the agency, indicating that Fitch recognizes improvements in Portugal's economic and fiscal situation. The new A+ level reflects a more favorable perception by investors regarding the country's ability to meet its debt obligations.

This rating upgrade may facilitate Portugal's access to financing on more favorable terms, since a higher classification tends to generate greater confidence among creditors and potential investors. The stable outlook associated with the classification suggests that the agency does not anticipate significant changes in the short term.

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