Fitch Affirms France's Issuer Rating on Economy, Banking Sector, Investor Base

12:24 AM EDT, 08/31/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Fitch Ratings affirmed France's A+ long-term issuer default rating, with a stable outlook, citing the country's economy, banking sector, and investor base. In an Aug. 28 note, the rating agency said rising debt and low potential growth, along with the political and social environment in the country, are restricting the rating.