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Dow futures drop 250 points and Treasury yields jump after Moody's downgrades U.S. debt

Late Friday, Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating one notch to Aa1 from AAA, the highest grade.

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Moody’s Downgrade of the U.S.: What the Markets Say vs. What You Should Watch

Moody's just sent a warning shot to the United States; nobody seems to blink.

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Ratings Fallout, Housing and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

The stock market faces significant uncertainty heading into this week following Moody's unexpected downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt late Friday, which sent futures tumbling and threatens to overshadow other market catalysts. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.

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US credit rating downgrade could add to pressure on government debt

Loss of Moody’s triple-A rating comes amid concerns about fiscal trajectory and widening budget deficit

The Guardian - UK

U.S. stocks are nearing record highs again after a furious rally — 'this market could surprise everyone'

The S&P 500 is 3% below its peak set in mid-February, when Trump launched a global trade war that began with tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Fortune

‘Are we winning yet?’: Concern grows as Moody’s cuts U.S. Credit Rating — but Trump’s administration shrugs it off as ‘Not Serious’

Trump tries to solve the economy with "alternative facts."

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Credit watchers keep eagle eye on state budget debut

One state's taxpayers could soon be forking out $25 million a day in interest with credit rating agencies looking for fiscal discipline in the upcoming budget.

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US Loses Last Triple-A Credit Rating As Moody's Cuts On Growing Govt Debt

The United States lost its last triple-A credit rating from a major agency on Friday as Moody's announced a downgrade, citing rising levels of government debt and dealing a blow to Donald Trump's narrative of economic strength and prosperity.

International Business Times

Moody’s downgrades US credit rating from top level for first time amid fears over soaring debt

Credit rating agency sees no real effort by government to cut spending, expects fiscal performance to deteriorate, and Trump’s tariffs to significantly hurt nation's long-term growth

The Independent UK

U.S. debt no longer earns a top grade at any of the major credit rating agencies after Moody's downgrade

"Successive US administrations and Congress have failed to agree on measures to reverse the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and growing interest costs."

Fortune

Maryland loses triple-A bond rating from Moody's rating agency

Maryland has lost its triple-A bond rating from Moody’s

The Independent UK

Jim Ratcliffe’s chemicals business under pressure from Trump tariffs, Moody’s warns

Rating agency downgrades Ineos Quattro as it says ‘trade barriers’ could affect it for next two years

The Guardian - UK

Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Moody's Report

Moody’s is set to report its first-quarter earnings next week, with analysts projecting modest growth in earnings compared to the same period last year. Expectations point to a single-digit increase in the bottom line, reflecting steady demand across its credit ratings and analytics businesses.

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Goldman Sachs pulled its recession call moments after Trump pressed pause on tariffs. Moody's chief economist isn't convinced: 'I take no solace in the president's announcement'

Markets are bouncing back, but not everyone is so relieved.

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A top forecaster sees the market bottoming as Wall Street raises recession forecasts over Trump tariffs

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Moody’s see an elevated chance of a recession this year on the back of tariffs and trade wars.

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Soaring U.S. debt may start to overwhelm America’s ‘exorbitant privilege’

Moody’s added to the growing list of U.S. debt warnings in a report that sounded the alarm on the deteriorating fiscal situation.

Fortune

Wells Fargo says home sales aren't far off from levels seen in the wake of the Great Recession

"The tepid pace of home sales can not be blamed on a recession," Wells Fargo economists wrote.

Evening Standard

London v New York: Capital's Tube and bus network beats Big Apple in post-pandemic recovery

But report warns many cities face ‘backlog’ of repairs due to a drop in spending during the pandemic

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The Independent UK

Greek government debt upgraded to investment grade, closing the door on a painful era

Greece’s center-right government has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years ago during a severe debt crisis

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Is a Recession Coming in 2025? 3 Experts Weigh In.

Experts are increasingly concerned that Trump tariffs could lead to a recession in 2025, with one even pegging the possibility at 75%.

Guitar World

“If tariffs persist, they could be highly disruptive and costly for the company”: Fender’s credit rating downgraded by Moody’s – with operating costs speculated to rise by $20 million

A new report from the credit rating analyst has found Fender to be at risk from increased operational costs that have been brought on by new tariffs

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How Is Moody's Stock Performance Compared to Other Financial Stocks?

Although Moody’s has outperformed relative to industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Fortune

RGA and Equitable pen $32 billion reinsurance deal expected to boost future earnings

Two Fortune500 companies have announced a reinsurance agreement for $32 billion worth of policies, with RGA adding it expects to add millions to operating income as a results.

Fortune

America’s consumer economy is hostage to its top earners—and that could mean trouble down the road

A Moody’s Analytics report revealed America’s wealthiest individuals are buoying discretionary spending.

Salon

Who's spending? The richest among us

The top 10% of earners in the U.S. are spending the most, while others are being cautious

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