Moody’s eleva a positiva la perspectiva de Sudáfrica

Moody’s Ratings ha cambiado la perspectiva crediticia de Sudáfrica de estable a positiva, manteniendo su calificación Ba2 sin cambios. La medida refleja el progreso en la gestión fiscal y las reformas.

Moody’s Ratings mantuvo la calificación crediticia de Sudáfrica en Ba2, pero cambió su perspectiva a positiva. La agencia citó un desempeño fiscal más sólido y el progreso en las reformas estructurales en los sectores de energía, logística y agua.

La economista sénior de Standard Bank, la Dra. Elna Moolman, señaló que el cambio indica posibles mejoras futuras. Destacó que la relación deuda-PIB ha alcanzado su punto máximo y ahora debería disminuir gradualmente.

Moody’s espera que las reformas impulsen el crecimiento al 2 por ciento para 2028. La agencia reconoció los riesgos derivados de la guerra en Irán, pero afirmó que las respuestas políticas ayudarán a gestionar las presiones a corto plazo.

El director de inversiones de Makwe Fund Managers, Makwe Masilela, indicó que los exportadores deberían buscar mercados diversificados para apoyar el crecimiento y la creación de empleo.

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