*S&P SAYS GERMANY ’AAA/A-1+’ RATINGS AFFIRMED ON STEADY GROWTH

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BFW 01/10 05:24 *S&P SAYS GERMANY ’AAA/A-1+’ RATINGS AFFIRMED ON STEADY GROWTH BN 01/10 05:23 *S&P: GERMANY 'AAA/A-1+' RATINGS AFFIRMED ON STEADY GROWTH

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Germany’s AAA Rating Affirmed by S&P on Steady Growth 2014-01-10 05:30:57.427 GMT

By Grant Clark Jan. 10 (Bloomberg) -- S&P rates outlook stable on view public finances, strong external balance sheet will continue to withstand potential financial and economic shocks. * Statement: NSN MZ672B3PWT1D <GO> * NOTE: Moody’s lowered outlook for Germany’s Aaa rating to negative in July; Fitch rates Germany AAA

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