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Moody's cuts Botswana rating again amid diamond slump
Original: Moody's cuts Botswana rating again as diamond slump weighs on economy
Moody's has downgraded Botswana's credit rating for a second time, citing the prolonged slump in diamond prices that is battering the country's economy. Diamonds are Botswana's main export and a key source of government revenue, so weak demand has strained public finances. The downgrade signals deepening fiscal pressure as the government seeks to diversify its economy away from dependence on the gem trade.
Why now: Botswana is heavily dependent on diamond revenues, so a renewed downgrade amid weak gem prices raises concerns about its fiscal outlook.
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