Bulgaria's Eurozone Aspirations: Fitch Ratings Affirms Positive Outlook

Fitch Ratings, a leading credit rating agency, has affirmed Bulgaria's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at 'BBB' with a Positive Outlook, signaling confidence in the country's economic trajectory. The decision, announced by the Bulgarian Ministry of Finance, underscores Bulgaria's robust external and public balance sheets compared to its peers at the 'BBB' level, as well as its steadfast policy framework supported by EU membership and a longstanding currency board.

The Positive Outlook reflects the potential for Bulgaria's adoption of the euro, a move that could further bolster its external metrics....