Fitch downgraded major Australian banks

Source: Forexfactory
Fitch Ratings downgraded three major Australian banks: Commonwealth Bank of Australia's, National Australia Bank Limited's and Westpac Banking Corporation's. Meanwhile, rating of Australia & New Zealand Banking Group was affirmed at aa-. The rating agency cited increased vulnerability of the banks to swings in confidence and weak funding profile.


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