Goldman Sachs analysts said South Africa could regain its first investment grade rating in 2028 following years of fiscal and economic improvements since the pandemic. ^[1] President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico stated during her Second Government Report that the 2027 Economic Package will be responsible and guarantee gradual fiscal consolidation. ^[2] Axe Compute CEO Christopher Miglino told Investing.com that $317 million in customer prepayments represents roughly 30% to 35% of the total cost of building out its $3 billion contract book. ^[3] S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Viper Energy Inc. to positive from stable and affirmed its BBB- issuer credit rating on Tuesday. ^[4] The country's median credit rating fell five notches from BBB+ to BB- between 2010 and the early 2020s, reversing upgrades made from 1995 through 2009. ^[5] In May, the rating agency Moody's downgraded Mexico's sovereign rating from Baa2 to Baa3 with a Stable outlook, citing low growth, rigid public spending, and support for Pemex as difficulties for fiscal consolidation. ^[6] The President announced that the government will seek to reduce the fiscal deficit while maintaining public investment and resources for welfare, health, and education. ^[7]