Moody's confirms France's Aa3 rating with negative outlook

The American rating agency Moody's maintained France's sovereign rating at Aa3 on Friday, classifying the country among nations with 'good quality' debt.

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This confirmation comes amid increased scrutiny of French public finances given medium-term budgetary challenges.

The negative outlook attached to the rating reflects risks to the French state's finances.

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