US DEBT DOWNGRADE

May 20 2025FINANCE

Rising Interest Rates: The Impact of US Debt on Borrowing Costs

The US government's borrowing costs have seen a recent surge, reflecting ongoing economic concerns. The interest rate on long-term US government debt briefly exceeded 5% before slightly easing. This spike came shortly after Moody's, a credit rating agency, lowered the US government's credit rating. The downgrade was due to the significant increase in US debt over the...

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May 20 2025FINANCE

US Debt Downgrade: What Happened and Why It Matters

The United States faced a significant credit rating downgrade. This is not the first time this has happened. The last two times were in 2011 and 2023. This time, it was Moody's turn to lower the rating. They dropped the US credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. This change sent shockwaves through the financial markets. The impact was immediate. Treasury yields spiked,...

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