Moody’s has downgraded the US credit rating for the first time, citing rising debt and political dysfunction. Here’s what the move means for your wallet, interest rates, and the broader economy.

Moody’s is the only one of the three major credit rating agencies to assign the United States an outstanding rating of AAA, which it has maintained since 1917.

In mid-May, the credit rating agency Moody's Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating by one notch, "from Aaa, the highest rating, to Aa1," said NerdWallet. It was not the first agency to do so ...

The Moody’s rating agency dropped the US government’s credit score by one notch from the pristine Aaa to Aa1. It cited rising debt and interest costs “that are significantly higher than ...

Moody’s lowers US credit rating from AAA to Aa1, citing rising government debt and interest payments. Learn about the implications for markets and interest rates.

Moody’s lowers US credit rating from AAA to Aa1, citing rising government debt and interest payments. Learn about the implications for markets and interest rates.

The credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service lowered its outlook on the U.S. government’s debt on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 to “negative” from “stable,” citing the cost of rising ...

Moody’s on Friday changed its outlook on the US credit rating to “negative” from “stable” citing large fiscal deficits and a decline in debt affordability.

Moody’s Investors Service, the only remaining major credit grader to assign the US a top rating, has signaled that its confidence is wavering ahead of a potential government shutdown.

Moody’s lowers US credit rating from AAA to Aa1, citing rising government debt and interest payments. Learn about the implications for markets and interest rates.