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Fitch reaffirms Turkey's junk rating with no change in outlook

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The rating and outlook reflect Turkey's weak external finances, high inflation, low foreign reserves and high net external debt, political and geopolitical risks, Fitch said.

The agency said that while political and geopolitical risks weigh on Turkey's ratings, the sovereign's growth should revive in 2020.

Lira weakened again last week due to concerns around Istanbul elections and strains in relations with the United States.

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