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Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating to Aa1 Amid Rising Debt Concerns

Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating to Aa1 Amid Rising Debt Concerns

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2025-05-17 19:39:02
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Moody’s Ratings has downgraded the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing escalating government debt and rising interest costs. The MOVE reflects heightened risks in lending to the world’s largest economy, stirring global market unease.

The agency underscored unsustainable fiscal trajectories and political gridlock as key drivers. This marks the second major downgrade in over a decade, following S&P’s 2011 action during the debt ceiling crisis.

Fixed-income markets may recalibrate Treasury risk premiums, while dollar-denominated assets face renewed scrutiny. The decision arrives as Bitcoin flirts with $60,000—some traders view crypto as a hedge against sovereign credit deterioration.

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