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The U.S. Government's Bad Credit Means Higher Costs for Us All

Federal officials ignore repeated warnings, and we all pay the price.

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Why the sell-off in bond markets could impact you

The bond markets are being hit hard by the Fed's aggressive rate hikes and recent events including a downgrade of the country's ratings. These are three ways in which that could impact the U.S.

WEKU

US losing Fitch's top AAA credit rating may portend future economic weakness

The formerly pristine reputation of the U.S. government’s debt lost a little more luster after another prominent rating agency demoted Uncle Sam from its AAA perch.

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10-Year Bond Auction Sees Improved Demand Despite Fitch Downgrade

Fitch Ratings' controversial U.S. debt downgrade has had little impact on the Treasury's benchmark 10-year bond auction.

The Street

Coke vs. Pepsi: Which Consumer Defensive Stock is a Better Buy?

After high-profile downgrades to U.S. debt and 10 regional lenders, Coke and Pepsi stocks are intriguing consumer defensive stocks to consider as the market waters get choppy again.

Barchart

Home on the Trading Range

The nearly 20% bull run for the S&P 500 (SPY) from the March lows is over. Now it’s time to rest up in a trading range for the next run higher. Meaning this is the natural course of things. To relax after a hard run...and then store up the required…

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Fitch downgrade a belated vindication for S&P analyst who stripped U.S. of prized rating

In 2011, Nikola Swann incurred the ire of the most powerful person on Earth when he downgraded the U.S. federal government's AAA debt rating.

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What is the US credit rating, and what does its downgrade mean?

Fitch Ratings lowered the United States' credit rating to AA+ on August 1st, citing worries about the country's handling of its increasing debt.

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Fears for viability of farm businesses after Fonterra's $5b blow to economy

Farmers are expected to defer debt repayments, cut back on operating expenses such as fertiliser, and curtail plans for capital expenditure – impacting on the wider rural sector. Andrew Patterson reports.

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Billionaire Ray Dalio says the $73 trillion great wealth transfer isn’t just from boomers to millennials—it’s from the government to you and me

“The household sector’s balance sheets and income statements are in good shape, while the government’s are in bad shape,” Dalio wrote on LinkedIn.

Fortune

US Markets Close Lower As Fitch Downgrades Credit Rating; Asian Stocks Fall Amid Uncertainty

Traders react to downgrade of US debt and rising Treasury yields; Bank of Japan's stance and trade surplus add to volatility.

Zenger

Stock Market Gets “Fitch Slapped”

The S&P 500 (SPY) seems to have hit a wall at 4,600 thanks in part to the surprising downgrade of US debt by the Fitch ratings service. Not only is that taking place, but investors also go served up the 3 key monthly economic reports that have market moving impact.…

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Kevin O'Leary Disagrees With Warren Buffett Over Fitch Downgrade

The Fitch Ratings downgrade of U.S. debt will have huge implications for the average American, according to O'Leary.

The Street

Under fire, Fitch defends U.S. credit rating downgrade

Under fire for downgrading U.S. federal debt, ratings analyst Richard Francis took to the airwaves on Wednesday to explain his reasoning and lobby for support.

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Stocks Weighed Down by Higher Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.11%. Stocks on Thursday posted mild losses, with the S&P...

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Will Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Prices Continue to Drop?

This morning I joined Michelle Rook on AgWeb's Markets Now to discuss the recent price action in the corn, soybean, and wheat markets.

Zenger

Buffett Unfazed By U.S. Rating Downgrade, Continues $10 Billion Treasury Buying Spree

Berkshire Hathaway CEO remains confident in Treasuries as equities plunge and bond yields spike

Zenger

Jim Cramer Advises Selling Plug Power, Recommends Holding Live Nation

Cramer expresses disappointment in Plug Power, highlights opportunities in Live Nation.

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Did Fitch ditch its credibility by playing politics? Here’s why ratings agencies have a knack for getting it wrong

A review of the ratings agencies’ track record suggests that they are not very good at their raison d’être: giving ratings.

Zenger

Fitch Ratings Downgrades US Credit Rating Amid Governance Concerns

Deterioration in governance and political polarization cited as factors in the unexpected move.

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Dow Reverses Higher As Apple Earnings Loom; Warren Buffett Stock Rises On Earnings

Dow Jones fell in the first hour of trading. OXY fell after earnings as Warren Buffett loaded up on Treasuries amid Fitch's downgrade, surging yields.

The Street

Two Titans of Wall Street Just Blasted the Fitch Downgrade

Fitch lowered the U.S. pristine AAA rating thanks to months of political infighting about raising the debt ceiling.

The Street

Wall Street Is Watching This Key Signal to Confirm Powell's Soft Landing Hopes

The Fitch US downgrade has highlighted a key portion of the bond market that could finally confirm hopes of a 'soft landing' for the world's biggest economy.

Zenger

Stock Futures Retreat As Tech Earnings Loom Amid Ratings Downgrade And Yield Spike

Caution prevails as Fitch's U.S. ratings downgrade and rising Treasury yields impact market sentiment.

Fortune

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon complains that downgrading U.S. credit rating doesn’t make sense when so many countries rely on Washington for security

America recently lost its triple-A credit score with Fitch Ratings for the second time in the nation’s history.

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