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Fitch Flags Major Credit Risks Amid Sticky Inflation And High Interest Rates: Bond Market Turmoil Persists

Fitch Ratings emphasizes that the foremost concern for the global credit landscape remains centered on persistently high inflation

Zenger

China's crashing property sector is world's 'most important' industry right now

If Beijing is forced to step in to save the economy, that might push Fitch Ratings to consider a downgrade, given a debt-to-GDP ratio that's "a little bit on the high side."

Fortune

Stocks Retreat on Bank Stock Weakness and Higher Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.02% and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.10%. Stocks on Tuesday retreated, with the S&P 500 falling...

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Stocks Fall on Weakness in Banks and Chinese Economic Concerns

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.88%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower, with the Dow...

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The U.S. Government's Bad Credit Means Higher Costs for Us All

Federal officials ignore repeated warnings, and we all pay the price.

Reason

What is the US credit rating, and what does its downgrade mean?

Fitch Ratings lowered the United States' credit rating to AA+ on August 1st, citing worries about the country's handling of its increasing debt.

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Fitch Ratings Downgrades US Credit Rating Amid Governance Concerns

Deterioration in governance and political polarization cited as factors in the unexpected move.

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Stock market today: Asia mixed after the US government's credit rating was cut

Asian stock markets are mixed after Fitch Ratings cut the U.S. government’s credit rating

The Independent UK

Here's why top economists are calling Fitch's decision to downgrade America's credit rating 'bizarre and inept'

“The rating downgrade of the United States reflects the expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years, a high and growing general government debt burden, and the erosion of governance," Fitch Ratings said.

Fortune

Fitch just downgraded the U.S. credit rating — how much does it matter?

The U.S. is no longer rated at the top-notch AAA by Fitch. Here's what credit ratings are, and why they (mostly) matter.

WEKU

The US government's debt has been downgraded. Here's what to know

Late Tuesday, Fitch Ratings became the second of the three major credit-rating firms to remove its coveted triple-A assessment of the United States government’s credit worthiness, a move that contributed to sharply lower stock prices in Wednesday trading

The Independent UK

Stocks Fall Sharply on U.S. Debt Rating Downgrade and Higher Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -1.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.21%. Stocks on Wednesday closed sharply lower, with the S&P...

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Dollar Advances on Strength in Bond Yields and Equity Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.28% and posted a 3-1/2 week high. The dollar on Wednesday recovered from overnight losses and moved higher due to the jump in T-note yields. Also, Wednesday’s slump in stocks boosted the liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar Wednesday initially moved...

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All Major Indexes Post Losses As Nasdaq Loses Over 2%; This Networking Stock Pops To Buck The Trend

The stock market felt pain across the board as the Nasdaq sank over 2% and fell below its 21-day moving average. Generac stock lost over 24%.

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Stocks Tumble as Bond Yields Surge

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.67%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower, with the S&P...

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Markets Today: Stocks Fall as Fitch Cuts its U.S. Debt Rating

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.61%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.88%. Stock indexes this morning are lower after Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of U.S. government debt spurred a risk-off sentiment in stocks. Stocks are also under pressure...

WEKU

Up First briefing: Trump's 3rd indictment; U.S. loses AAA rating; heat and the brain

Donald Trump is indicted on felony charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Fitch Ratings downgrades the U.S. credit rating. This is your brain on heat.

Zenger

Fitch Downgrades US’ Long-Term Rating From “AAA” To “AA+” ‌

Former treasury secretary Larry Summers says downgrade when economy is looking stronger than expected is “bizarre and inept”.

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The Independent UK

Fitch downgrades US credit rating, citing mounting debt and political divisions

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the U.S. credit rating, citing an expected increase in government debt over the next three years and a “steady deterioration in standards of governance” over the past two decades

Zenger

Fitch Ratings Monitors Israeli Judicial Reform Amid Credit Rating Concerns

The credit rating agency holds meetings with officials to assess the impact on economy and high-tech investments.

Bangkok Post

Thailand affirmed at BBB+, outlook stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Thailand's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at BBB+ with a stable outlook. Among the key ratings drivers are:

Bangkok Post

Fitch Ratings registers interest in virtual banks

Fitch Ratings believes there is significant interest and momentum in Thailand's virtual bank application process, even though the timeline has been extended.

Bangkok Post

Firms to rally amid economic revival

The performance of Thai corporations should gradually improve this year as the domestic economy recovers and inflationary pressures ease, according to analysts at Fitch Ratings' 2023 Thailand Corporate Credit Outlook & Asean ESG conference in Bangkok recently.

Dynamite News

India's GDP forecast raised to 6.3% from 6% for current fiscal year: Fitch Ratings

This is primarily because of a stronger outturn in the first quarter and near-term momentum. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Fitch raises India's GDP forecast to 6.3% from 6% for current fiscal year

Fitch Ratings on June 22, 2023 raised its forecast for India’s economic growth to 6.3% for current fiscal year 2023-24 from 6% it had predicted previously

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