Moody’s Lowers U.S. Credit Rating
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Dalio fears the U.S. will “print money” to pay off its debts, which creates a different problem for bondholders.
Moody’s still has a perfect Aaa rating on Apple’s bonds. Yields for long-term Apple debt are higher than the 10-Year Treasury as well.
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, marking the first time all three major credit rating agencies—Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch—have rated U.S. debt below the top tier.
Changes to the country’s credit rating impact interest consumers pay on household debt like mortgages, car loans and credit cards
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. regained its investment-grade status on Monday after Moody’s Ratings upgraded the global cruise operator’s credit rating on a strong demand outlook and better credit metrics.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed the U.S. credit downgrade as a "lagging indicator" of economic and fiscal conditions, after Moody's took the U.S. off its top tier.
Moody's had investment grade rating on U.S. debt, ahead of the 2008 global financial crisis, current downgrade "not shocking," says expert.
House Speaker Mike Johnson comments on Moody's downgrading the U.S. government's credit rating during an interview on "FOX News Sunday." SHANNON BREAM, FOX NEWS: All right, quickly, I want to ask you about Moody's on Friday.