Moody's
Organization GovernmentMoody's is a credit rating agency assessing the creditworthiness of countries and companies.
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Moody's is a globally recognized credit rating agency that evaluates the financial strength and creditworthiness of borrowers, including countries and corporations. It provides ratings that indicate the level of risk associated with investing in their debt. Moody's ratings are influential and widely used by investors to make informed decisions. Currently, Moody's is newsworthy due to concerns about a potential downgrade of France's credit rating. With France's deficit at 5.1% of GDP and debt at 115.6% in 2025, its public finances are under scrutiny. While Moody's has previously maintained a higher rating for France compared to S&P and Fitch, there is speculation that this could change. This potential downgrade is occurring against a backdrop of high interest rates and potential economic shocks, such as those related to oil prices. The agency's assessment is significant as it can impact France's borrowing costs and investor confidence.
Last updated: May 2, 2026
Recent Coverage
Hausse des prix des carburants : la France trop endettée pour copier l’Allemagne ?
Éric Dor : «Peu importe l’avis de Moody’s, l’Italie et l’Espagne ont des notes inférieures et empruntent toujours moins cher que la France»
Moody’s maintient la note souveraine de la France à AA3
L'agence Moody's maintient la note souveraine de la France à Aa3 avec une perspective "négative"
Une décennie de déclassements de la note de la France par Moody’s
Dette : Moody’s garde inchangée la note de la France
Réduction du déficit : pourquoi le plus dur commence maintenant
Dette : Moody’s va-t-elle finalement dégrader la note de la France, sur fond de choc pétrolier et de taux élevés ?
