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Fitch gives Israel 'A' credit rating
Top credit rating gives Israel's economy stable outlook; predicts 3.5% growth in 2013
The Fitch credit rating agency announced Wednesday that it had ratified Israel's credit rating and set it to "'A,' with a stable outlook."
In a statement issued Thursday, Fitch noted Israel's macroeconomic performance and said that the forecast was deemed stable "despite the crisis with Iran and the talk suggesting a possible Israeli strike on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities."
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The credit agency did qualify its statement, saying the forecast "does not include Israel’s natural gas discoveries," which are bound to affect the local market.
Following the statement Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz said that, "Given the economic situation in the international markets, the ratifying of the rating is a testament to the stability and strength of our economy.
"In addition, the announcement further emphasizes the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline."
