Portugal Well Positioned to Weather Energy Shock, But Risks Remain, Say Rating Agencies (eco.sapo.pt)

• Rating agencies see Portugal as resilient to short-term energy shock.
• Fiscal position and economic growth provide buffer.
• Prolonged energy crisis could expose vulnerabilities.

"Portugal's resilient economy and fiscal position allow it to absorb the impact of geopolitical escalation in the Gulf, according to major rating agencies. However, vulnerabilities persist if the energy crisis is prolonged. Agencies highlight Portugal's fiscal space but warn of downside risks."