Moody’s relève la perspective de l’Afrique du Sud à positive

Moody’s Ratings a fait passer la perspective de crédit de l’Afrique du Sud de stable à positive, tout en maintenant sa note Ba2 inchangée. Cette décision reflète les progrès réalisés en matière de gestion budgétaire et de réformes.

Moody’s Ratings a maintenu la note de crédit de l’Afrique du Sud à Ba2, mais a modifié la perspective à positive. L’agence a cité une meilleure performance budgétaire et des progrès dans les réformes structurelles de l’énergie, de la logistique et de l’eau.

La docteur Elna Moolman, économiste principale à la Standard Bank, a déclaré que ce changement annonce d’éventuelles hausses de note à l’avenir. Elle a noté que le ratio dette/PIB a atteint son pic et devrait désormais diminuer progressivement.

Moody’s s’attend à ce que les réformes portent la croissance à 2 % d’ici 2028. L’agence a reconnu les risques liés à la guerre en Iran, mais a affirmé que les réponses politiques aideraient à gérer les pressions à court terme.

Makwe Masilela, directeur des investissements chez Makwe Fund Managers, a déclaré que les exportateurs devraient rechercher des marchés diversifiés pour soutenir la croissance et la création d’emplois.

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