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R&I raises long-term foreign currency rating to BB with stable outlook.<\/p>\n
Japan-based Rating and Investment Information upgraded T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s sovereign credit rating by one notch Friday, marking its first increase for the country in eight years.<\/p>\n
R&I raised T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s long-term foreign currency rating to \u201cBB\u201d from \u201cBB-\u201d and affirmed the outlook at \u201cstable,\u201d citing improving macroeconomic policies and stronger economic fundamentals.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government is pursuing policies focused on maintaining discipline, aiming to contain inflation. The fiscal balance has improved and the government debt ratio remains at a low level. The central bank’s continued tight monetary policy led to a slowdown in the economy, but a certain level of growth is likely to be sustained,\u201d the agency said in a statement.<\/p>\n
R&I said it expects economic growth to continue at sustainable levels despite a controlled slowdown, supported by T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s demographic profile and long-term growth potential.<\/p>\n
The agency also highlighted improvements in the external balance, noting a narrowing current account deficit, stronger capital inflows and rising foreign exchange reserves, both in volume and composition. It said those developments have helped reduce external vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n
R&I pointed to resilience in the financial sector, citing strong capital adequacy, solid profitability and low non-performing loan ratios in the banking system.<\/p>\n
On public finances, the agency noted progress in fiscal consolidation despite earthquake-related spending, saying the budget deficit-to-GDP ratio has declined and the primary balance is expected to return to surplus. It described T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s relatively low public debt ratio compared with peer economies as a key anchor for debt sustainability.<\/p>\n
The upgrade signals renewed international confidence in T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s economic policy framework and may further support investor sentiment.<\/p>\n
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