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City credit ratings strengthened by Fitch upgrade, Moody’s outlook

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: City of Fort Worth, as published by Fort Worth Business Press · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Credit ratings for a city have been strengthened. This change reflects confidence in the city's financial situation. Two major rating agencies took favorable actions this month.

Fitch made upgrades to certain ratings, including one related to a venue project. The city's economic strength and management are seen as positives. Further details about these credit actions are available from the source, including specific changes to ratings and bonds.

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Category: business · Published: August 20, 2026 · Source: Fort Worth Business Press · Reading time: 1 min

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City credit ratings strengthened by Fitch upgrade, Moody’s outlook

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