(Bloomberg) -- As far as traders in credit-default swaps are concerned, South Africa is heading for a credit downgrade to junk. The cost of insuring the country's debt soared to 218 basis points on Friday after President Jacob Zuma fired Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, closing the gap with junk-rated Brazil to the smallest since October. Fitch Ratings said last week policy changes in the wake of the cabinet reshuffle could lead to a rating cut.
To contact the reporter on this story: Robert Brand in Cape Town at rbrand9@bloomberg.net.
To contact the editors responsible for this story: Samuel Potter at spotter33@bloomberg.net, Alex Nicholson
Essential Business Intelligence, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice, Daily Fuel, Gold and Silver Prices and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.
