Moody's holds France's rating, negative outlook hinges on 2027 budget

Moody's kept France's sovereign rating unchanged but maintained a negative outlook, shifting focus to the 2027 budget as the key determinant of France's fiscal trajectory. The decision provides temporary relief but signals persistent fiscal vulnerability, with the agency explicitly conditioning future action on budget credibility.

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