"Another great victory for Portugal": Government celebrates Fitch rating upgrade
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"Another great victory for Portugal": Government celebrates Fitch rating upgrade

Expresso5 September 2026 at 00:22

The Portuguese Government celebrated the decision by the financial rating agency Fitch to upgrade Portugal's rating to 'A+', classifying this update as "another great victory for Portugal". The rating agency recognized the improvement of the country's economic and fiscal situation with this upgrade.

The executive considered that Fitch's decision demonstrates the "confidence of international investors" in the Portuguese economy. This favorable classification indicates that markets view positively the country's economic trajectory and fiscal management.

The rating upgrade reflects the perception that Portugal has managed to consolidate its public finances and maintain sustained economic growth. This type of classification influences the country's financing costs in international markets.

This victory comes at a time when Portugal has been working to strengthen its reputation with international financial institutions. The higher rating can facilitate access to better financing conditions for the Portuguese State.

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