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Bond yields jump after Moody’s downgrade of U.S. credit. Why it matters for consumers — and Congress.
Yields in the Treasury market are rising, threatening to make it more expensive for consumers and the U.S. to manage debt.
Corporate bond market has muted response to Moody's US rating downgrade
Moody's downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating late Friday appeared to have a modest impact on corporate bond market activity on Monday, as spreads widened slightly and new bond sales started the week softer than expected.
Maryland loses triple-A bond rating from Moody’s rating agency
Maryland has lost its triple-A bond rating from Moody’s. Maryland has held this top rating since 1973, and state officials have long cited it as a sign of state’s strong fiscal stewardship.
Moody’s downgrade triggers bond selloff, sparks investor concerns
The debt downgrade is raising concerns that investors could reevaluate their appetite for U.S. government bonds, with the potential for rising yields.
Moody's cuts America's pristine credit rating, citing rising debt
The downgrade follows a change in the outlook on the sovereign in 2023 due to wider fiscal deficit and higher interest payments, and comes as Congress debates tax and spending plans that could deepen the fiscal hole.
Ray Dalio says the risks from U.S. credit downgrade ‘are greater than the rating agencies are conveying’
Dalio fears the U.S. will “print money” to pay off its debts, which creates a different problem for bondholders.
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