Rating Agencies Examine Austria Again

Businessn.a. ♦ Published: April 13, 2012; 14:12 ♦ (Vindobona)

The three big rating agencies S&P, Moody´s and Fitch are checking Austria´s financial situation again. An official statement does not exist yet.

Rating Agencies Examine Austria Again / Picture: © Vindobona.org

According to market insiders, the three rating agencies are observing Austria thoroughly at the moment. This and next week, auditors of S&P, Moody´s and Fitch are collecting data.

Nevertheless, the current visit is seen more or less relaxed. After the downgrade of Austria by S&P in January, the interest rate fell slightly. The feared interest rise on sovereign bonds did…