Morocco's Credit Turned to Junk During Uptick in COVID Cases

Published April 12th, 2021 - 10:03 GMT
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A key credit rating agency has downgraded Morocco’s score for foreign and local currency from BBB- to BB+, otherwise known as a “junk” rating, meaning they are seen as speculative investment options with potentially higher risks but also higher potential for strong gains for investors.  Forecasting a stable outlook for the country, the US-based for-profit rating agency S&P sees improved prospects for economic growth but blames budget deficits and economic contraction for the do

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