Fitch upgrade Cyprus economy to BB-
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Cyprus`s Long-term foreign and local currency Issue Default Ratings (IDRs) by one notch to BB- from B+, it announced on Friday 21 October. As stated on a press release: “The issue ratings on Cyprus`s senior unsecured foreign and local-currency bonds have also been upgraded to BB- from B+. The Outlooks on the long-term IDRs are Positive. The Country Ceiling has been upgraded to BBB- from BB+ and the short-term foreign and local currency IDRs have been affirmed at B. Cyprus is continuing to make strong progress in its adjustment following the 2013 banking crisis”