America's credit rating cut by Moody.

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Moody's is on the side of finance and the economy.

 

[Foxfyre]

Yes, you proved links, but I doubt they support your opinion, any more than my none links support mine. I think we are batting opinions around.

So you didn't look at them? Refusing to even look at other evidence is certainly one way to convince yourself that your one source and the conclusion you drew from it is the only right one.

Here's a really good analysis of Moody's downgrade of U.S. Treasury bonds by Stephen Moore, M.A. in Economics with some other really good credentials:

STEPHEN MOORE: Why Moody's credibility should be questioned after downgrade of US federal bonds

Moody's recent downgrade of US bonds has sparked a debate on its credibility, political bias, and the effects of Trump's tax cuts on economic growth.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[Nobody911]

This never happened under Biden.

Trump and his clown care of idiots are eroding the confidence of the American people.

2nd worst consumer confidence report in a long, long time.

Tariffs that will cause shortages and some inflation, meaning her prices.

America's credit rating cut by Moody.

And MAGAts all have BDS, the clowns keep talking about Biden.

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It seems the quality of the U.S. government and Congress has also declined. Now I'm not sure if these politicians( both parties )can truly solve the problems.

The United States' credit rating was downgraded by Moody's from the highest tier Aaa to Aa1 on May 16, 2025. This marked the loss of the last perfect credit rating for the U.S., aligning Moody's with the other major rating agencies Fitch and S&P, which had downgraded U.S. debt in 2023 567.

Reasons for the Downgrade

•Moody's cited the growing burden of the federal government's budget deficit and the escalating costs of refinancing existing debt amid elevated interest rates.

•The U.S. national debt has reached approximately $36 trillion, with projections indicating it could rise to about 134% of GDP by 2035, up from 98% in 2024.

•The agency criticized the failure of the U.S. government and Congress to implement credible measures to reduce the large annual deficits and growing interest costs.

•Political factors include permanent tax cuts from 2017 becoming entrenched, which could increase the national debt by trillions.

•Economic uncertainty, including tariff policies and inflation pressures, also contributed to Moody's assessment 157.

Consequences of the Downgrade

•The downgrade caused immediate strain on U.S. Treasury bond values, pushing yields higher: the 30-year bond yield exceeded 5%, and the 10-year yield surpassed 4.5%.

•Higher Treasury yields tend to increase borrowing costs across the economy, affecting consumer loans such as mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.

•Mortgage rates, especially for 30-year fixed-rate loans, are expected to rise further, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate already near 6.9%.

•Increased borrowing costs may slow economic growth and complicate the Federal Reserve's efforts to manage inflation and recession risks.

•Market sentiment was negatively impacted, with U.S. stock futures declining following the downgrade.

•The downgrade reflects concerns about fiscal governance and could lead to higher interest rates demanded by lenders due to perceived increased credit risk 1246.

In summary, Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating in 2025 reflects long-term fiscal challenges, rising debt, and political decisions that increase deficits. The downgrade has tangible effects on borrowing costs for consumers and the government and may influence broader financial market conditions and economic policy 157.

sources:
1. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/19/what-moodys-downgrade-of-us-credit-rating-means-for-your-money.html
2. https://www.reuters.com/business/us...-countrys-sovereign-credit-rating-2025-05-19/
3. Why the latest downgrade of the U.S. credit rating is an embarrassment for Republicans
4. Stock futures fall after Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating
5. https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/moodys-downgrades-us-aa1-rating-2025-05-16/
6. https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/16/business/moody-us-credit
7. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/16/moo...it-rating-on-increase-in-government-debt.html
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9. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/16/moodys-downgrade-us-debt-00355217
10. https://www.euronews.com/business/2...-street-as-moodys-downgrades-us-credit-rating
11. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2025/05/19/stocks-moodys-credit-rating/83717234007/
12. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/us-credit-downgrade-moodys.html
13. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...aaa-credit-rating-what-s-at-stake-for-markets

 

[fncceo]

America's credit rating cut by Moody.​

Moody’s and S&P … the PRIVATE for fee rating agencies that in 2008 rated the bonds of Lehman, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Washington Mutual as AAA when they were essentially worthless.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

America's credit rating cut by Moody.​

 

[sealybobo]

This never happened under Biden.

Trump and his clown care of idiots are eroding the confidence of the American people.

2nd worst consumer confidence report in a long, long time.

Tariffs that will cause shortages and some inflation, meaning her prices.

America's credit rating cut by Moody.

And MAGAts all have BDS, the clowns keep talking about Biden.

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S&P maintained its AA+ rating on long-term U.S. sovereign debt and its A-1+ rating on “short-term unsolicited sovereign credit.”

But the company warned, “We could lower the rating over the next two to three years if already high deficits increase, reflecting political inability to contain rising spending or to manage revenue implications from changes in the tax code.”

It also cautioned that the ratings could “come under pressure if political developments weigh on the strength of American institutions and the effectiveness of long-term policymaking or independence of the Federal Reserve.”

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/19/us-credit-rating-trump-tariff-revenue-tax-.html

Sounds like they are warning Trump not to **** around too much. Like don't put a MAGA in charge of the Federal Reserve. And don't cut taxes on the rich too much.

Last week, the Treasury Department said that in July, there was a nearly $21 billion increase in U.S. customs duty collections as a result of Trump’s tariff policy. However, the federal budget deficit grew by almost 20% for the same month, according to the department.

 

[Woodznutz]

S&P maintained its AA+ rating on long-term U.S. sovereign debt and its A-1+ rating on “short-term unsolicited sovereign credit.”

But the company warned, “We could lower the rating over the next two to three years if already high deficits increase, reflecting political inability to contain rising spending or to manage revenue implications from changes in the tax code.”

It also cautioned that the ratings could “come under pressure if political developments weigh on the strength of American institutions and the effectiveness of long-term policymaking or independence of the Federal Reserve.”

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/19/us-credit-rating-trump-tariff-revenue-tax-.html

Sounds like they are warning Trump not to **** around too much. Like don't put a MAGA in charge of the Federal Reserve. And don't cut taxes on the rich too much.

Last week, the Treasury Department said that in July, there was a nearly $21 billion increase in U.S. customs duty collections as a result of Trump’s tariff policy. However, the federal budget deficit grew by almost 20% for the same month, according to the department.

I'm doing my part. I pay my taxes, and I don't take any government handouts.