Economics

China Credit Outlook Cut to Negative From Stable by Moody's

  • Moody's cites rising debt, falling reserves, reform doubts
  • Communist Party leaders poised to map out five-year plan

Why Moody's Cut China's Rating Outlook

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China’s credit-rating outlook was lowered to negative from stable at Moody’s Investors Service, which highlighted the country’s surging debt burden and questioned the government’s ability to enact reforms just days before leaders gather to approve a five-year road map for the economy.

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