15 Dec 2017
Fitch upgrades Ireland to 'A+'; outlook stable - Reuters
Fitch Ratings recently announced that it upgraded Ireland's sovereign rating to A+.
Key highlights (via Reuters)
Health of banking sector is improving, reducing risks to Irish sovereign and economy.
Ireland's sovereign ratings are supported by strong institutions and a wealthy, flexible economy.
Factors supporting Ireland's ratings balanced by risks such as potential impact of Brexit, shifts in global policies on taxation, others.
Uncertainty around UK/EU negotiations over Brexit, EU & UK's future trade relationship is risk to Ireland's growth prospects over medium-term.
Outlook remains stable.