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Fitch Downgrades US Credit Rating to AA+ Amid Rising Debt and Political Dysfunction

  • Fitch cited rising debt levels, eroding fiscal discipline, and political dysfunction as reasons for the downgrade.
  • The Biden administration strongly disagreed with Fitch's assessment, blaming the previous administration.
  • Financial markets reacted negatively but experts believe the downgrade will have limited economic impact.
  • The downgrade could raise borrowing costs for the US government and American consumers over time.
  • This is the second time the US has lost its AAA credit rating following a previous downgrade in 2011.
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