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24/4/2020 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Japan’s sovereign rating at A+ and revises the Outlook to Negative
A continuously deteriorating fiscal outlook and very low growth potential, both exacerbated by the Covid-19 shock, drive the Negative Outlook. A diversified and competitive economy, strong funding flexibility, and sound external position are strengths.
21/6/2019 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Japan’s credit rating at A+ with a Stable Outlook
A diversified and wealthy economy, strong funding flexibility, and a sound external position are credit strengths. Adverse demographics, a low growth potential, and very weak public finances are credit constraints.
16/3/2018 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Japan’s credit rating at A+ with Stable Outlook
A diversified and wealthy economy, strong funding flexibility, and a sound external position are credit strengths. Very high debt levels, challenging debt dynamics, and relatively weak growth potential are rating challenges.
29/9/2017 Rating announcement EN
Scope downgrades Japan’s newly published credit rating to A+ from AA- and changes Outlook to Stable
Very high debt levels, challenging debt dynamics, and relatively weak growth drive the rating downgrade. A diversified and wealthy economy, exceptional funding flexibility, and a strong external position are credit strengths.
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