{"id":13383,"date":"2025-01-21T18:28:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rega.news\/?p=13383"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:28:52","slug":"moodys-indicates-stable-ceasefires-could-revive-israels-credit-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/moodys-indicates-stable-ceasefires-could-revive-israels-credit-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Moody\u2019s Indicates Stable Ceasefires Could Revive Israel\u2019s Credit Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

After severely downgrading the Israeli government’s long-term local and foreign-currency score in September of 2024, the credit-rating agency Moody\u2019s released a statement today (Tuesday) outlining its evaluation of the effects of the ceasefire in Gaza on Israel\u2019s economy and financial system.<\/p>\n

A Positive Forecast<\/strong>
\nIn its statement, Moody\u2019s updated investors regarding Israel\u2019s credit profile. They outlined the potential for the Israeli economy to return to a strong growth trajectory post-conflict – as long as the ceasefire in Gaza endures, along with the long-term stability of the ceasefire on the Lebanese border.<\/p>\n

\u201cIsrael\u2019s military conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah have resulted in economic and fiscal burdens, heightened sensitivity to geopolitical risks (particularly due to a potential escalation into a full-scale confrontation with Iran), and weakened institutions and governance,\u201d Moody\u2019s noted. \u201cA significant reduction in tensions would mitigate the risk of further deterioration in fiscal and economic indicators.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Israel’s credit rating or forecast have not yet been changed, the published statement indicated both optimism and concerns about the conflict potentially resuming.<\/p>\n

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Israeli Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich \/ Photo by Chaim Goldberg\/Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Serious Importance of Israel\u2019s Credit Rating<\/strong>
\nCredit rating agencies play a crucial role for international investors, as voices of authority regarding assessments of the likelihood a country can meet its debt obligations. A lower rating increases the chance a country will have to pay higher interest rates to borrowers, raising overall expenses and inflating the national debt.<\/p>\n

Over the past two years, public attention toward credit rating agencies has significantly increased, especially as the risk of a downgrade has reached historic levels. Initially amid the judicial reform events, agencies downgraded Israel\u2019s forecast to “negative,” signaling a potential future drop. Unfortunately, this forecast then materialized as a consequence of the war breaking out, which demanded a dramatic increase in Israel’s economic spending.<\/p>\n

In September, Moody\u2019s downgraded Israel\u2019s rating to ‘Baa1’, the second tier of ratings, while maintaining its negative outlook. While the newly released statement specified that a renewed positive outlook and rating has not been officially implemented, it does signal a \u201cpositive direction toward the re-establishment of a positive forecast.\u201d<\/p>\n

While challenges remain, Moody\u2019s report offers strong hope for Israel\u2019s economic recovery. With continued stability and recovery efforts, Israel has the potential to restore investor confidence and regain its position as a robust and thriving economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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