BRIEF-Moody's Ratings Upgrades Costa Rica's Ratings To Ba3, Maintains Positive Outlook

BY Reuters | CORPORATE | 09/18/24 01:43 PM EDT

Sept 18 (Reuters) - Moody's:

* MOODY'S RATINGS UPGRADES COSTA RICA'S RATINGS TO BA3, MAINTAINS POSITIVE OUTLOOK

* MOODY'S: UPGRADE DRIVEN BY ASSESSMENT OF COSTA RICA'S STRENGTHENED FISCAL PROFILE BENEFITTING FROM IMPROVEMENT IN DEBT AFFORDABILITY

* MOODY'S: COSTA RICA'S GOVERNMENT LIQUIDITY HAS MATERIALLY IMPROVED WITH TREASURY DEPOSITS REPORTING CONSISTENTLY HIGHER LEVELS THAN IN PAST

* MOODY'S: POSITIVE OUTLOOK REFLECTS POSSIBILITY OF COSTA RICA AUTHORITIES TO CONTINUE ESTABLISHING FAVORABLE TRACK RECORD OF FISCAL & DEBT MANAGEMENT Source text for Eikon:

In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.

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.

Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully.

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