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Negative outlook

Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating by two levels

Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating from A2 to Baa1 with a negative outlook. Israel’s Accountant General: Moody's decision is excessive and unjustified.

Citing geopolitical risks

Moody's reaffirms Israel credit rating

International credit rating agency Moody's reaffirms Israel's credit rating at level A2, with a negative outlook, warns of possible conflict between Israel and Iranian proxies.

Despite Moody's:

Fitch reaffirms Israel's credit rating

The Fitch credit rating agency has announced its reaffirmation of the State of Israel's credit rating at an A+ level and the removal of the 'Negative Watch' warning.

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.

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.'

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.

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 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.

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.

Netanyahu, Smotrich: Credit agencies concerns 'momentary'

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Moody's affirms Israel's A1 credit rating

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

Analyst: Little Govt. Can Do to Spur Economic Growth

Because his coalition is so small, Binyamin Netanyahu's government doesn't have many options to promote the economy, said Moody's.

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.

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.

Sanctions for Lebanon Over STL Funds?

Moody's warned Lebanon that failure to fund the STL could result in crippling sanctions for its banking sector.