Moody's Warns: America's AAA Credit Rating in Jeopardy

Moody's Investors Service has changed the outlook of the United States' debt to negative, increasing the chances of a downgrade to its last perfect credit rating of AAA. The nation's diminished fiscal strength, driven by extreme partisanship in Washington, was a key factor in Moody's decision. The agency cited political polarization and the government's vulnerabilities as reasons for concern, stating that building political consensus to address widening fiscal deficits appears extremely difficult. A downgrade would likely cause US Treasury yields to rise, impacting mortgage rates and other loans. Moody's will conduct a more thorough review to determine if a downgrade is warranted.