The credit rating agency S&P has maintained Portugal's rating at 'A+', while upgrading the outlook from stable to positive. This change is attributed to the resilience of the Portuguese economy and a reduction in public debt. S&P anticipates that Portugal will continue to decrease net public debt, bolstered by effective budget management and strong economic growth, with a projected growth rate of 2.2% in 2026, surpassing the eurozone average. This assessment follows a previous stable rating from DBRS and precedes an upcoming evaluation by Fitch.