Fitch warns France's rating is in danger if crisis extends

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On Wednesday Fitch announced that France's AAA credit rating is exposed to downgrading if euro debt crisis will result in sharper downturn in the country. Rating agency predicted France will need extra budget consolidation measures to reach target 3% GDP deficit in 2013. However, Fitch also admitted that French triple-A rating is supported by diversified economy and stable tax system.

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