Moody’s has maintained Cyprus’s credit rating at A3 with a stable outlook, confirming the nation's strong economic resilience and positive medium-term growth prospects. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos welcomed the assessment, stating that it validates the country's current economic trajectory while emphasizing that a strict and responsible fiscal policy must continue amid ongoing global uncertainties.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the rating agency highlighted Cyprus’s robust institutional capacity, effective policymaking, and a steady decline in public debt as key pillars of its stability. While Moody's expects a short-term economic slowdown due to conflict-related risks in the Middle East, specifically regarding its impact on tourism and inflation, overall growth remains in line with projections. This stability is heavily supported by a diversifying economy and a well-capitalized banking sector experiencing improved profitability.
However, the report also outlines critical structural challenges. Moody’s noted that Cyprus remains vulnerable due to its small economy, mounting fiscal spending pressures, and potential banking sector risks. While structural improvements have gradually eased these issues, they still represent a potential source of economic vulnerability.
Future rating upgrades hinge on Cyprus outperforming current fiscal expectations. Moody's indicated that faster-than-expected public debt reduction, stronger medium-term growth fueled by public and private investments, and a stronger labor market could trigger an upgrade. Conversely, any fiscal slippage or negative deviations that disrupt the downward path of public debt could place downward pressure on the current rating.
In response to the review, Finance Minister Keravnos affirmed that the government takes Moody's warnings seriously, acknowledging the immense effort required to safeguard Cyprus's investment-grade status. He stressed that maintaining these positive ratings demands even greater discipline, concluding that a proactive and strict fiscal strategy is essential to protect the economy from external geopolitical shocks.
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HCRI; CNA/ΚΥΠΕ; MINFINCYP
According to the Ministry of Finance, the rating agency highlighted Cyprus’s robust institutional capacity, effective policymaking, and a steady decline in public debt as key pillars of its stability. While Moody's expects a short-term economic slowdown due to conflict-related risks in the Middle East, specifically regarding its impact on tourism and inflation, overall growth remains in line with projections. This stability is heavily supported by a diversifying economy and a well-capitalized banking sector experiencing improved profitability.
However, the report also outlines critical structural challenges. Moody’s noted that Cyprus remains vulnerable due to its small economy, mounting fiscal spending pressures, and potential banking sector risks. While structural improvements have gradually eased these issues, they still represent a potential source of economic vulnerability.
Future rating upgrades hinge on Cyprus outperforming current fiscal expectations. Moody's indicated that faster-than-expected public debt reduction, stronger medium-term growth fueled by public and private investments, and a stronger labor market could trigger an upgrade. Conversely, any fiscal slippage or negative deviations that disrupt the downward path of public debt could place downward pressure on the current rating.
In response to the review, Finance Minister Keravnos affirmed that the government takes Moody's warnings seriously, acknowledging the immense effort required to safeguard Cyprus's investment-grade status. He stressed that maintaining these positive ratings demands even greater discipline, concluding that a proactive and strict fiscal strategy is essential to protect the economy from external geopolitical shocks.
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HCRI; CNA/ΚΥΠΕ; MINFINCYP
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