The Fitch ratings agency confirmed yesterday that France was retaining its top triple-A credit rating amid rumours that it would lose the prized status. France earlier in the day “categorically” denied rumours it was heading for a downgrade of its AAA credit rating after the United States was stripped of its top rating by Standard & Poor’s last week.

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