Moody’s has downgraded the nation’s credit rating one notch to Aa1, leaving the U.S. without a top grade among any of the major rating agencies.

Ray Dalio warns that Moody's credit downgrade doesn't reflect the risks of money printing by the federal government in order to pay off debt.

US stocks took a hit on Monday while Treasury yields rose as Wall Street processed Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating alongside developments in President Trump's tariff salvos. Moody’s cut the US government’s long-term credit rating from AAA to AA1 late Friday,

Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings from Aaa to Aa1 on Friday

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 downgrade from AAA to Aa1 reflects concern about government debt and ends a 108-year perfect rating from the firm, despite previous warnings and previous downgrades from Fitch and S&P Global. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the downgrade as a lagging indicator that reflects rising debt under the Biden administration.

US stock futures took a hit on Monday while Treasury yields rose, as Wall Street processed Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating alongside developments in President Trump's tariff salvos. Moody’s cut the US government’s long-term credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 late Friday,