# Fitch affirms Peru at BBB+, outlook stable | Economy  | POST Online Media

> Fitch Ratings affirmed Peru's long-term foreign currency rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook, citing strong balance sheets and consistent macro policy. The agency flagged political risk, including a second presidential impeachment vote tied to Odebrecht corruption probes.

- Date: 2018-03-22 · published 2018-03-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Peru · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/66278-fitch-affirms-peru-at-bbb-outlook-stable-economy-post-online-media
- Commodities: [Peruvian Sol (PEN per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDPEN.md), [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Political uncertainty in Peru could weigh on investment and the sol, which matters for fishmeal supply. The affirmation with stable outlook limits near-term downside risk to Peruvian currency and fishing sector output.

## Read by commodity

- USDPEN: neutral
- FISHMEAL: neutral

## Sources

- poandpo.com: https://www.poandpo.com/economy/fitch-affirms-peru-at-bbb-outlook-stable-2232018615/

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