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Mexico’s Pemex Still Struggles Despite the Oil Price Surge

Mexican state oil giant Pemex was spared a rating downgrade at Moody’s despite the agency slashing Mexico’s sovereign rating to just one notch above junk status.

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Pemex's financial struggles persist despite the recent surge in oil prices. The Mexican state oil giant has failed to generate profits despite the increase in oil prices above $100 in recent months. The affirmation of Pemex's ratings by Moody's Ratings suggests that the company's financial situation remains precarious. Moody's had previously downgraded Mexico's sovereign rating, leaving Pemex's rating just one notch above junk status. The fact that Pemex was spared a rating downgrade highlights the complexity of the company's financial situation. The affirmation of its ratings may indicate that Moody's believes Pemex's financial struggles are closely tied to the broader economic situation in Mexico.

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