NY -- Standard&Poor's CreditWire 4/10/96 -- Standard&Poor's today has raised its rating on the Republic's of Poland long-term foreign currency denominated debt to triple-`B'-minus from double-`B'. The rating outlook is now stable. Additionally, Standard&Poor's today has assigned its triple-`B'-minus rating to the republic's Brady bonds, single-`A'-minus local currency rating to the long-term debt, and `A-1' rating to the republic's short-term zloty-denominated debt. The outlook on both long-term ratings is stable. The upgrade and the new ratings reflect the economy's continuing dynamism and dramatically improved external flexibility. Last year, led by buoyant investments and exports, real GDP increased by an impressive 7% and is expected to rise by 5.5%-6% this year. At the same time,
