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Finance ministry ‘disagrees’ with Fitch’s findings
Fitch says it downgraded SA rating to below investment grade or junk because it believes President Zuma's reshuffle will lead to a change in economic policy.
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Fitch downgrades South Africa to junk status
The ratings agency says that the recent Cabinet reshuffle is likely to result in a change in the direction of economic policy.
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Fitch may be next to slap South Africa with 'junk' rating
S&P Global Ratings cut South Africa's foreign currency debt to speculative grade or "junk" status in an unscheduled review on Monday.
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Treasury pleased with Moody’s, Fitch rating announcements
Moody's Investors Service has kept South Africa's sovereign rating unchanged at Baa2.
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[EXPLAINER] Why credit ratings matter and can’t be ignored
The upcoming credit ratings reviews are likely to not only have an impact on government, but also on ordinary South Africans.
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[OPINION] SA on thin ice as rating agencies weigh options
There are a number of outstanding issues that might mean the country is given 'junk' status.
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Treasury to keep govt spending in check following polls
Fitch warned the ANC not to implement populist policies to appease dissatisfied voters.
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Ratings agencies warn populist policies may follow local govt elections
The world's big ratings agencies will be taking a hard look at SA's economy later this year.
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Hard work now begins to ensure SA isn’t downgraded in December – Economists
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has echoed these sentiments, adding it’s time to implement economic reforms.
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Rand gains ground against US dollar, pound after Fitch announcement
Fitch is the third agency to keep its outlook unchanged, meaning the country has avoided junk status.
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Fitch affirms SA's credit rating
The ratings agency has also retained the country outlook at stable.
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Finance minister optimistic ahead of Fitch announcement
Pravin Gordhan believes govt has done enough to ensure some ‘breathing space’ over the next 6 months.
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Will Fitch follow suit in affirming SA’s credit rating?
Economists are optimistic that Fitch will keep SA’s rating unchanged -but may lower its outlook to negative.
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Fitch may keep SA rating but cut outlook - analysts
SA has dodged downgrades from S&P Global & Moody’s, taking some pressure off President Jacob Zuma.
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Economists hope rand will stabilise following S&P decision
The rand made some gains after the agency kept its rating at BBB-minus, with a negative outlook.
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‘There needs to be a collective effort to improve the economy’
Pravin Gordhan says government is working to turn the economy around but this must be a collective effort.
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Moody’s lowers outlook for South African banks to negative
Moody's cited deteriorating operating conditions it expected in the next 12-18 months.
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Fitch gives SA 'guidance' on upcoming ratings
Fitch has advised government against populist measures such as introducing a minimum wage.
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Fitch: SA’s underperformance of GDP growth poses a ratings risk
The agency is expected to publish a review of the country’s debt rating on 3 June.
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Brexit could lead to downgrades for other EU countries
The ratings agency says it will review Britain’s rating, currently AA+, with a stable outlook.
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Gordhan to talk with Fitch, S&P soon over credit rating
Pravin Gordhan warned against complacency, saying all groups in South Africa needed to work together.
