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Moody's downgrades 5 Israeli banks' deposit ratings

3 days after downgrading Israel's sovereign credit rating over the war, Moody’s Investors Service downgrades short-term deposit ratings of Israel's 5 largest banks.

Moody's downgrades 5 Israeli banks' deposit ratings

Governor of Bank of Israel:

'Government must address the economic issues'

Bank of Israel governor, Prof. Amir Yaron: 'We knew how to recover from difficult times in the past and quickly return to economic stability. The Israeli economy has the strength to ensure that this will happen this time as well.'

'Government must address the economic issues'

Goldknopf criticizes PM:

'Statement on Shabbat was out of place'

Construction and Housing Minister criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who responded during Shabbat to Moody's decision to downgrade Israel’s credit rating.

'Statement on Shabbat was out of place'

Moody's issues historic credit downgrade for Israel

The credit rating agency has issued Israel's first-ever downgrade, citing higher defense spending, the consequences of the war with Hamas, and weakened governmental institutions.

Moody's issues historic credit downgrade for Israel

S&P: Israel's GDP expected to shrink due to the war

S&P credit rating company follows up on statement in which it lowered Israel's credit outlook from “stable” to “negative”.

S&P: Israel's GDP expected to shrink due to the war

Due to Israel-Hamas war:

S&P lowers Israel's credit outlook from 'stable' to 'negative'

S&P credit ratings agency says a ratings downgrade is possible if the military conflict expands substantially.

S&P lowers Israel's credit outlook from 'stable' to 'negative'

Moody's places Israel's credit rating on review for downgrade

Moody's credit ratings agency says the review was triggered by the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Moody's places Israel's credit rating on review for downgrade

Netanyahu:

'We don't just have a strong economy, we have a strong army'

PM reacts to Fitch's affirmation of Israel's A+ credit rating. 'Our enemies shouldn't make a mistake - we remain strong.'

'We don't just have a strong economy, we have a strong army'

Fitch affirms Israel at 'A+'; outlook stable

'Israel's economy strong, stable, & resilient, whoever invests in Israel profits,' PM Netanyahu, Finance Min. Smotrich, stress in statement.

Fitch affirms Israel at 'A+'; outlook stable

Fitch downgrades US credit rating to AA+

Fitch cites factors like an "erosion of governance". Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she "strongly" disagrees.

Fitch downgrades US credit rating to AA+

Israel's credit rating drops due to reform legislation

Morgan Stanley has lowered Israel's credit score, other rating agencies publish warnings of instability and advise investors to stay away.

Israel's credit rating drops due to reform legislation

Netanyahu, Smotrich: Credit agencies concerns 'momentary'

PM, Finance Minister say economy is strong after US credit agencies express concern

Netanyahu, Smotrich: Credit agencies concerns 'momentary'

Rating agencies warn against Israel due to reform legislation

American rating agencies warn that the judicial reform legislation has made investing in Israel unadvisable.

Rating agencies warn against Israel due to reform legislation

Report:

Credit rating agencies seek clarifications from Israel

International credit rating companies reportedly told Israelis they were assured there would be efforts to compromise on judicial reform.

Credit rating agencies seek clarifications from Israel

S&P leaves Israel's credit rating unchanged

S&P says Israel's credit rating remains at AA- and its credit rating outlook remains "stable".

S&P leaves Israel's credit rating unchanged

In response to Moody's:

Netanyahu, Smotrich: 'Israel's economy is stable and robust'

Prime Minister and Finance Minister respond to Moody's Investors Service lowering Israel's credit ratings to stable.

Netanyahu, Smotrich: 'Israel's economy is stable and robust'

As expected:

Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating outlook to stable

Credit rating agency cites "deterioration of Israel's governance" due to judicial reform as the reason for the decision.

Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating outlook to stable

Assessment:

Moody's will moderate the downgrade of Israel's credit rating

Senior economic officials believe Moody's will lower Israel's credit rating outlook from positive to stable.

Moody's will moderate the downgrade of Israel's credit rating

Moody's credit rating agency:

'Judicial reform could pose risks to economic prospects'

International credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service issues rare warning to Israel over the judicial reform.

'Judicial reform could pose risks to economic prospects'

Morningstar:

Firm accused of anti-Israel bias affirms Israel's credit rating

As foreign investors warn over Israel’s future, ratings firm accused of anti-Israel bias says it’s not worried — for now.

Firm accused of anti-Israel bias affirms Israel's credit rating

Bank of Israel Gov warns PM Israel's credit rating could be hurt

Governor Prof. Amir Yaron says he met with reps. of international credit agencies, who warned him of damage from proposed judicial reforms.

Bank of Israel Gov warns PM Israel's credit rating could be hurt

S&P: Israel's credit rating remains unchanged

Credit rating company confirms Israel's credit rating remains at AA-, says the Israeli economy is in very good condition.

S&P: Israel's credit rating remains unchanged

Credit agency Fitch encouraged by Israel's budget

International credit rating agency says approval of budget is "in line with our expectations".

Credit agency Fitch encouraged by Israel's budget

S&P affirms Israel's credit rating, says outlook is 'stable'

Global ratings agency S&P affirms long-term sovereign credit rating on Israel at "AA-/A-1+".

S&P affirms Israel's credit rating, says outlook is 'stable'

Israel's credit rating upgraded

S&P upgrades Israel’s credit rating to AA- with a stable outlook. Kahlon: We will continue to lead a responsible economic and social policy.

Israel's credit rating upgraded

Fitch upgrades Israel's credit rating

Fitch Ratings upgrades Israel's ratings to 'A+' from 'A'. Netanyahu: It's a result of our responsible economic policy.

Fitch upgrades Israel's credit rating

Moody's affirms Israel's A1 credit rating

Moody's Investors Service affirms Israel's credit ratings with a stable outlook.

Moody's affirms Israel's A1 credit rating

S&P affirms Israel's credit ratings

Standard & Poor's affirms Israel's credit ratings as 'A+/A-1' with a stable outlook.

S&P affirms Israel's credit ratings

S&P affirms A+ credit rating for Israel

Standard & Poor's affirms credit ratings for Israel, with a stable outlook. Finance Minister welcomes the announcement.

S&P affirms A+ credit rating for Israel

Credit Ratings Agencies to Come Under Supervision

Beginning in April, organizations that publish credit ratings will fall under the supervision of the TASE, the exchange announced.

Credit Ratings Agencies to Come Under Supervision

Despite War, 'Resilient' Israeli Economy Maintains A1 Rating

Moody's International credit rating agency echoes similarly positive report by S&P, shows economy unshaken by Gaza conflict.

Despite War, 'Resilient' Israeli Economy Maintains A1 Rating

S&P Downgrades Israel's Local Currency Rating

S&P lowers Israel’s long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings to 'A+/A-1'. Lapid unfazed.

S&P Downgrades Israel's Local Currency Rating

Fitch Gives Israel an A with a Stable Outlook

Fitch credit rating agency announces it has ratified Israel's credit rating and set it to A with a stable outlook.

Fitch Gives Israel an A with a Stable Outlook

Steinitz Asks Moody's for Credit Rating Raise

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz meets representatives of Moody’s, asks them to raise Israel's credit rating.

Steinitz Asks Moody's for Credit Rating Raise

S&P Raises Israel's Credit Rating to A+

Amid global economic turbulence, Standard & Poor's has Israel's long-term foreign currency credit rating from A to A+.

S&P Raises Israel's Credit Rating to A+

Despite Obama’s Assurance, Wall Street Goes Down

Obama said he would give the U.S. an “AAAA” credit rating, but Wall Street still had its worst day since 2008.

Despite Obama’s Assurance, Wall Street Goes Down

Israel's 'A' Credit Rating Rock Solid

Standard & Poor's announced Israel's credit rating will remain untouched with a solid forecast, but its US-backed securities took a hit.

Israel's 'A' Credit Rating Rock Solid

Obama Gives US AAAA Credit Rating

Invoking investment guru Warren Buffet, US President Barack Obama dismissed the downgrade of his nation's AAA credit rating.

Obama Gives US AAAA Credit Rating