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Moody's Affirms France Sovereign Credit Rating at Aa3 with Negative Outlook Amid Ongoing Budget Debates in Paris

The rating agency Moody's has maintained France at Aa3 while keeping its negative outlook, signaling that fiscal risks remain elevated as lawmakers in the National Assembly debate the upcoming national budget and deficit reduction measures.
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