ASE increased to 3846.00 Index Points, the highest since October 2008. Over the past 4 weeks, Amman Stock Exchange General Index gained 5.94%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 53.4%.

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S&P Global Ratings on April 24, 2026, downgraded Slovakia’s sovereign credit rating to A from A+ with a stable outlook, citing weaker growth prospects and high government spending. The economy is expected to expand just 0.5% this year, pressured by weak consumer confidence, fiscal tightening, and subdued export demand amid global uncertainty. Growth is projected to recover to an average of 1.9% during 2027–2029, though still modest. Fiscal consolidation is seen progressing more slowly due to elevated spending on social programs, defense, and upcoming elections. As a result, the fiscal deficit is forecast to average 4.8% of GDP in the coming years, pushing net government debt to around 62% of GDP by 2029, roughly 20 percentage points above pre-pandemic levels. Moody's credit rating for Slovakia was last set at A3 with stable outlook. DBRS' credit rating for Slovakia was last reported at A (low) with stable outlook.

S&P Lowers Slovakia Credit Rating to A on Weak Growth, Fiscal Strain

Fitch Ratings on April 24, 2026, upgraded Lithuania’s long-term foreign-currency rating to A+ from A with a stable outlook, citing strong and resilient economic growth. The economy expanded 2.9% in 2025, supported by investment, steady consumption, and rising exports. Growth is projected at 3.1% in 2026, driven by a solid labor market, higher defense spending, and EU-funded investment, before easing to 2.5% in 2027. However, the rating is constrained by Lithuania’s small economy and geopolitical risks due to its proximity to Russia and Belarus. These risks are partly offset by security support from NATO, including Germany’s planned troop deployment and the presence of U.S. forces. Standard & Poor's credit rating for Lithuania stands at A with a stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Lithuania was last set at A2 with a stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Lithuania was last reported at A (high) with a stable outlook.

Fitch Upgrades Lithuania to A+ Amid Resilient Growth

S&P Global Ratings on April 24, 2026, downgraded Belgium’s long-term sovereign rating to AA- from AA with a stable outlook, citing persistent fiscal imbalances and slow budget consolidation. Government spending exceeds 54% of GDP, among the highest in the EU, while the deficit widened to 5.2% of GDP and is expected to stay at that level this year before easing to 4.5% by 2029. Efforts to improve public finances have been insufficient, with risks to reform implementation, particularly in pensions and labor. Growth is projected to slow slightly to 0.9% in 2026 from 1.0% in 2025, amid ongoing energy and trade uncertainties linked to the Iran conflict. Future upgrades depend on deficit and debt reduction, while further deterioration could trigger another downgrade. Moody's credit rating for Belgium was last set at A1 with a stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Belgium was last reported at AA with a stable outlook.

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