Moody's Keeps France at Aa3 but Warns Debt Will Keep Climbing
Moody's kept France at Aa3 but warned political paralysis will push debt, already $4 trillion or 119% of GDP, higher through the decade as protests and gridlock block deficit cuts.
Topic
Sovereign Debt
Topic
Sovereign Debt
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