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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 · Aug 3, 2023

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 · Aug 2, 2023

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 · Aug 2, 2023

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...

Barchart · Aug 2, 2023

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.

WEKU · Aug 2, 2023

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”.

Zenger · Aug 2, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

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.

Zenger · Jul 23, 2023

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 · Jul 14, 2023

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 · Jun 28, 2023