a triple-A rated, on hand, on its hands

France Fights to Keep Its Rating

France is still a triple-A rated country—but it has a fight on its hands to convince markets.

on hand
1. In one's possession, available, as in The business needs to have enough cash on hand. [c. 1100]
2. Present, as in Jim was always on hand to help. [Mid-1800s]
3. Soon, imminent. See at hand, def. 2.