The upgrade reflects years of falling public debt and stronger-than-expected growth in Portugal, Fitch said, restoring a rating not seen since 2011. President Seguro hailed the news, though Fitch cautioned that defence spending and housing costs still pose risks.

The upgrade reflects years of falling public debt and stronger-than-expected growth in Portugal, Fitch said, restoring a rating not seen since 2011. President Seguro hailed the…

L'agenzia di rating ha alzato venerdì il giudizio sul debito portoghese da "A" ad "A+", con prospettiva di "stabilità", ha reso noto in un comunicato.