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S&P Downgrades Belgium's Credit Rating Amid Worst Euro-Zone Deficit
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Why It Matters
This credit downgrade can increase Belgium's borrowing costs, potentially hindering its economic growth and stability. It also highlights ongoing fiscal challenges within the Euro-Zone.
Key Intelligence
- ■S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Belgium's credit rating.
- ■This marks the second such judgment on Belgium's financial stability.
- ■The downgrade is primarily attributed to Belgium's position as having the worst deficit among Euro-Zone countries.