Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 13
S&P Affirms Indonesia at BBB as Moody's and Fitch Hold Negative Outlooks
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 13

S&P Affirms Indonesia at BBB as Moody's and Fitch Hold Negative Outlooks

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 13

Summary

  • S&P Global Ratings on Monday kept Indonesia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer rating at BBB and maintained a stable outlook, preserving the country’s investment-grade standing.
  • The decision offers reassurance to investors and breaks with a more cautious tone from other major agencies toward Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
  • Moody’s and Fitch earlier this year left Indonesia’s ratings unchanged but cut their outlooks to negative, citing governance concerns under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.

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