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US Markets React to Moody’s Downgrade Amid Debt Concerns
US stocks edged up slightly as Moody's downgraded the government's credit rating, raising concerns over rising debt and its impact on the economy.
PBS NewsHourStocks, bonds and the dollar drift after the latest downgrade to the U.S. credit rating
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Associated PressHow major US stock indexes fared Monday, 5/19/2025
NBC NewsInvestors shrug off Moody's downgrade as stocks, U.S. borrowing costs stay largely flat
BBC NewsUS debt downgrade drives up borrowing costs
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Following Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating, stocks showed slight gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.1%. The US debt issues persist as Congress discusses a tax-and-spending bill that could add trillions. Despite volatility in borrowing costs, investor sentiment remained stable. Analysts caution that rising interest rates could impact both the economy and everyday Americans, particularly affecting mortgage rates and lending costs. The uncertainty surrounding government fiscal management continues to weigh on market confidence.
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