BRIEF-Moody's Ratings Upgrades Kazakhstan's Ratings To Baa1, Outlook Changed To Stable

BY Reuters | CORPORATE | 09/09/24 07:46 AM EDT

Sept 9 (Reuters) - MOODY'S-

* MOODY'S ON KAZAKHSTAN SAYS SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION IN REGIONAL GEOPOLITICS AND POTENTIAL FOR SECONDARY SANCTIONS CONTINUE TO BE KEY RISKS

* MOODY'S: ENHANCEMENT TO INSTITUTIONAL & POLICY FRAMEWORK, ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AWAY FROM HYDROCARBONS TO ENHANCE KAZAKHSTAN'S RESILIENCE TO SHOCK

* MOODY'S: EXPECT KAZAKHSTAN'S ECONOMIC & DIVERSIFICATION PROSPECTS TO REMAIN STRONG

* MOODY'S: EXPECT KAZAKHSTAN'S IMPROVEMENTS IN INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY & GOVERNANCE TO BE GRADUAL, AS REGULATORY REFORMS IMPROVE WITH IMPLEMENTATION

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Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.

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