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South Africa Already Upgraded by Bond Market as Rating Firms Lag

Friday, August 7, 2026


South Africa's government has prioritized meeting budget targets over seeking approval from credit rating agencies, according to the country's top finance official. The bond market has begun pricing South African debt at investment-grade levels despite the country retaining a sub-investment-grade rating from major rating firms.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-07/south-africa-already-upgraded-by-bond-market-as-rating-firms-lag

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