S&P Global Ratings downgraded the outlook on Australia's sovereign ratings to negative from stable as the outbreak of coronavirus, or COVID-19, weakens public finances.
The downgrade reflects a 'substantial deterioration' of its fiscal headroom at the 'AAA' rating level, the agency said in a statement on Wednesday.
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